Dhirgarh - Lateri, Vidisha

Dhirgarh is a village situated in the Lateri tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lateri and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Dheergarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhirgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhirgarh is 480564. The village covers a total geographical area of 1131.72 hectares and falls under the 464114 pincode. Lateri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhirgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Dhirgarh village had a total population of 947 people, including 521 males and 426 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.59%, with male literacy at 63.11% and female literacy at 42.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 469.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhirgarh

Dhirgarh 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 Dhirgarh

Dhirgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lateri to Dhirgarh is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Dhirgarh is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhirgarh

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

Health Facilities in Dhirgarh

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

FAQs about Dhirgarh