Dhorra - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Dhorra is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dhorra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhorra is 456158. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhorra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhorra village had a total population of 868 people, including 466 males and 402 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.15%, with male literacy at 70.68% and female literacy at 34.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhorra

Dhorra 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 Dhorra

Dhorra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Dhorra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhorra is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhorra

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

Health Facilities in Dhorra

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

FAQs about Dhorra