Indian Village Directory

Dantha Village

Dantha is an inhabited village in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 505914, the Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 158 households and the reported area is 823.36 hectares. The local references include Killod CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khandwa at about 110 km.

In short:

Dantha is a village in Punasa Sub-district, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 505914 and 802 people in 158 households.

Village Code505914
Population802
Households158
Area823.36 hectares
Nearest TownKhandwa

Detailed village profile

Dantha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 802 people, 823.36 hectares of reported area and Khandwa as the nearest town reference for Dantha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-district Punasa
CD Block Killod
  • Dantha falls under Punasa Sub-district in Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 505914.
  • The record lists 802 people living in 158 households.
  • The reported village area is 823.36 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khandwa.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Dantha
Census Village Code
505914
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khandwa (East Nimar)
District Census Code
466
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Punasa
Sub-district Census Code
03717
CD Block
Killod
Households
158
Population
802
Male Population
400
Female Population
402
Sex Ratio
1,005
Area
823.36 hectares
Area
8.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Khandwa
Nearest Town Distance
110 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 97.41 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 74.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 64.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dantha in the official administrative record. Census village code 505914 and Killod CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
466
Sub-district Census Code
03717
Village Census Code
505914
CD Block Code
0305
CD Block Name
Killod

Location and Distance

Khandwa is the nearest town listed for Dantha, about 110 km away. Khandwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Punasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Khandwa
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khandwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
110 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Khandwa
Distance from Nearest Town
110 km
Total Geographical Area
823.36 hectares
Area
8.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 158 households, with 400 male residents and 402 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 2.37% and ST share is 74.06% for Dantha. Population density works out to about 97.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
158
Total Population
802
Male Population
400
Female Population
402
Sex Ratio
1,005
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
2.37
ST Population
594
ST Male Population
292
ST Female Population
302
ST Population Share
74.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dantha include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
23.68 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
190 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Dantha.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dantha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dantha is reported as 6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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 Dantha show that net sown area is 331.8 hectares and irrigated land is 213.92 hectares (64.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
345.81 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.68
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
55.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.59 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
331.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
117.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
213.92000000000002
Waterfall Area In Hectares
23.92 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dantha village located?

Dantha is in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dantha village in?

Dantha village is in Khandwa (East Nimar) district.

Which state is Dantha village in?

Dantha village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dantha under?

Dantha comes under Punasa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dantha?

The Census village code of Dantha is 505914.

What is the population of Dantha village?

The village record lists 802 people and 158 households for Dantha.

How many households are in Dantha village?

The village record lists 158 households for Dantha.

What is the male and female population of Dantha?

The record lists 400 male residents and 402 female residents for Dantha.

What is the sex ratio of Dantha village?

The sex ratio of Dantha is 1,005 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dantha village?

The reported geographical area of Dantha is 823.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Dantha village?

The approximate population density of Dantha is 97.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dantha?

The nearest town listed for Dantha is Khandwa, about 110 km away.

How far is Dantha from the district headquarters?

Dantha is about 110 km from Khandwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dantha from the sub-district headquarters?

Dantha is about 35 km from Punasa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dantha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dantha.

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

For Dantha, net sown area is 331.8 hectares and irrigated land is 213.92 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.