Dharu Khedi - Kurwai, Vidisha

Dharu Khedi is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Dharukhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharu Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharu Khedi is 480915. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.59 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dharu Khedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dharu Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Dharu Khedi village had a total population of 608 people, including 322 males and 286 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.82%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 60.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharu Khedi

Dharu Khedi 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 Dharu Khedi

Dharu Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Dharu Khedi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Dharu Khedi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharu Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Dharu Khedi

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

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