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Dhansi Village

Dhansi is an inhabited village in Babai Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487525, the Census 2011 record lists 457 people in 85 households and the reported area is 509.82 hectares. The local references include Babai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Babai at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Dhansi is a village in Babai Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487525 and 457 people in 85 households.
Village Code487525
Population457
Households85
Area509.82 hectares
Nearest TownBabai

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhansi
Census Village Code
487525
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Babai
Sub-district Census Code
03616
CD Block
Babai
Households
85
Population
457
Male Population
249
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
835.34
Area
509.82 hectares
Area
5.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Babai
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhansi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 457 people, 509.82 hectares of reported area and Babai as the nearest town reference for Dhansi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtBabai
CD BlockBabai
  • Dhansi falls under Babai Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487525.
  • The record lists 457 people living in 85 households.
  • The reported village area is 509.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Babai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density89.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhansi in the official administrative record. Census village code 487525 and Babai CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03616
Village Census Code
487525
CD Block Code
0199
CD Block Name
Babai

Location and Distance

Babai is the nearest town listed for Dhansi, about 28 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Babai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Babai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Babai
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
509.82 hectares
Area
5.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 457 people in 85 households, with 249 male residents and 208 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 26.48% and ST share is 11.16% for Dhansi. Population density works out to about 89.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
85
Total Population
457
Male Population
249
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
835.34
Average Household Size
5.38
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
61
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
26.48
ST Population
51
ST Male Population
27
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
11.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhansi list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhansi include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
32.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
45.87 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhansi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhansi include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhansi is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhansi show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 394.46 hectares and irrigated land is 291.24 hectares (73.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.28
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
59.43 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.28 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
394.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
103.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
291.24
Canals Area In Hectares
240.19 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.18 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhansi village located?

Dhansi is in Babai Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dhansi village in?

Dhansi village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Dhansi village in?

Dhansi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dhansi under?

Dhansi comes under Babai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhansi?

The Census village code of Dhansi is 487525.

What is the population of Dhansi village?

The village record lists 457 people and 85 households for Dhansi.

How many households are in Dhansi village?

The village record lists 85 households for Dhansi.

What is the male and female population of Dhansi?

The record lists 249 male residents and 208 female residents for Dhansi.

What is the sex ratio of Dhansi village?

The sex ratio of Dhansi is 835.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhansi village?

The reported geographical area of Dhansi is 509.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhansi village?

The approximate population density of Dhansi is 89.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhansi?

The nearest town listed for Dhansi is Babai, about 28 km away.

How far is Dhansi from the district headquarters?

Dhansi is about 48 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhansi from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhansi is about 28 km from Babai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhansi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dhansi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhansi?

For Dhansi, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 394.46 hectares and irrigated land is 291.24 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dhansi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhansi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.