Dhobi Kheda - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Dhobi Kheda is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Dhobikheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobi Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobi Kheda is 481596. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.45 hectares and falls under the 464113 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhobi Kheda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobi Kheda village had a total population of 821 people, including 425 males and 396 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 63.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobi Kheda

Dhobi Kheda 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 Dhobi Kheda

Dhobi Kheda 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 Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Dhobi Kheda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Dhobi Kheda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobi Kheda

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

Health Facilities in Dhobi Kheda

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

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