Dhodhiya - Rannod, Shivpuri

Dhodhiya is a village situated in the Rannod tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Badarwas and around 60 km from Shivpuri. Thati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhodhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodhiya is 456029. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.03 hectares and falls under the 473781 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhodhiya 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 Dhodhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhodhiya village had a total population of 316 people, including 169 males and 147 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.34%, with male literacy at 88.67% and female literacy at 66.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodhiya

Dhodhiya 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 Dhodhiya

Dhodhiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Dhodhiya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhodhiya 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 Dhodhiya

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

Health Facilities in Dhodhiya

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

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