Dankhedi - Pathari, Vidisha

Dankhedi is a village situated in the Pathari tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Kurwai and around 89 km from Vidisha. Dhamonypura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dankhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dankhedi is 481106. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.28 hectares and falls under the 464337 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

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

Population of Dankhedi

As per Census 2011, Dankhedi village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 177 males and 169 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dankhedi

Dankhedi 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 Dankhedi

Dankhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Dankhedi is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Dankhedi is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dankhedi

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

Health Facilities in Dankhedi

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

FAQs about Dankhedi