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Dala Village

Dala is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488976, the Census 2011 record lists 294 people in 67 households and the reported area is 268 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Dala is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488976 and 294 people in 67 households.
Village Code488976
Population294
Households67
Area268 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Dala
Census Village Code
488976
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
67
Population
294
Male Population
155
Female Population
139
Sex Ratio
896.77
Area
268 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 294 people, 268 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Dala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Dala falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488976.
  • The record lists 294 people living in 67 households.
  • The reported village area is 268 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
  • 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 Density109.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share39.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dala in the official administrative record. Census village code 488976 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488976
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Dala, about 70 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
268 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 294 people in 67 households, with 155 male residents and 139 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 1.02% and ST share is 39.8% for Dala. Population density works out to about 109.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
67
Total Population
294
Male Population
155
Female Population
139
Sex Ratio
896.77
Average Household Size
4.39
SC Population
3
SC Male Population
3
SC Population Share
1.02
ST Population
117
ST Male Population
63
ST Female Population
54
ST Population Share
39.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dala list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dala 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 Dala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dala is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dala show that net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares (25% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
77 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
168.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
126 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
22 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dala village located?

Dala is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dala village in?

Dala village is in Katni district.

Which state is Dala village in?

Dala village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dala under?

Dala comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dala?

The Census village code of Dala is 488976.

What is the population of Dala village?

The village record lists 294 people and 67 households for Dala.

How many households are in Dala village?

The village record lists 67 households for Dala.

What is the male and female population of Dala?

The record lists 155 male residents and 139 female residents for Dala.

What is the sex ratio of Dala village?

The sex ratio of Dala is 896.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dala village?

The reported geographical area of Dala is 268 hectares.

What is the population density of Dala village?

The approximate population density of Dala is 109.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dala?

The nearest town listed for Dala is Katni, about 70 km away.

How far is Dala from the district headquarters?

Dala is about 70 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dala from the sub-district headquarters?

Dala is about 15 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dala?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Dala.

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

For Dala, net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.