Dhala - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Dhala is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhala is 456187. The village covers a total geographical area of 938.39 hectares and falls under the 473585 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pichhore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhala

According to the 2011 Census, Dhala village had a total population of 2,867 people, including 1,486 males and 1,381 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.26%, with male literacy at 74.72% and female literacy at 44.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhala

Dhala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhala

Dhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Dhala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhala is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhala village are given below:

FAQs about Dhala