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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakrora village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 881 males and 774 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.77%, with male literacy at 41.08% and female literacy at 29.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 847.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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