Dhakrora - Rannod, Shivpuri

Dhakrora is a village situated in the Rannod tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Badarwas and around 60 km from Shivpuri. Dhakrora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakrora is 455998. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.9 hectares and falls under the 473781 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhakrora

As per Census 2011, Dhakrora village has a total population of 1,655 people, consisting of 881 males and 774 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 1,171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 847 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhakrora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,655881774
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302158144
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)847454393
Literate Population484297187
Illiterate Population1,171584587

Nearby Villages of Dhakrora

Dhakrora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tamki (jagir)South-West3.49 km
ParagarhNorth-West4.26 km
KhoranaSouth-East4.81 km
SitanagarSouth4.98 km
AkodaSouth-East5.35 km
MubarikpurSouth-West5.70 km
BhadotaWest5.99 km
Deharda GaneshSouth-West6.23 km
Teela KalanNorth-East6.47 km
VijaypurSouth6.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhakrora

Dhakrora 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 109.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Dhakrora is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhakrora is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakrora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhakrora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhakrora

Where is Dhakrora located?

Dhakrora village is located in Rannod Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhakrora?

Dhakrora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhakrora?

The pincode of Dhakrora is 473781.

What is the population of Dhakrora?

Dhakrora has a total population of 1,655, including 881 males and 774 females.

How many households are there in Dhakrora?

There are 384 households in Dhakrora.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakrora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakrora is 29.24%. Male literacy is 33.71% and female literacy is 24.16%.