Dhodhar (धोधार) — Jaora, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jagdish Chandra Mali

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LGD code: 470090
Pincode: 457339
Population: 5,218
Households: 1,155
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,826

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhodhar compares

By population, Dhodhar ranks #1 of 148 villages in Jaora mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

64.8%

+4.5% vs mandal average

Dhodhar: 64.8%
Jaora mandal: 60.3%
Ratlam district: 56.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

+29 vs mandal average

Dhodhar: 992
Jaora mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.2 vs mandal average

Dhodhar: 4.5
Jaora mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Dhodhar

LGD code: 470090
Pincode: 457339
Population (Census 2011): 5,218
Population (projected 2026): 6,152
Households: 1,155
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujjain
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alot
Member of Parliament: Anil Firojiya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Chintamani Malviya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jagdish Chandra Mali
Block / Mandal: Jaora

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ratlam district level

Then & Now

Dhodhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,218

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,152

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,155

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,362

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 5,218Census 2011
Households: 1,155Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,1522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,362

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ratlam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ratlam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ratlam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Jaora mandal

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What is the pincode of Dhodhar?

The pincode of Dhodhar, Jaora mandal, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh is 457339.

In which district is Dhodhar located?

Dhodhar is a village in Jaora mandal of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Dhodhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhodhar village has a population of 5,218 across 1,155 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhodhar?

The current sarpanch of Dhodhar gram panchayat is Jagdish Chandra Mali.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhodhar in?

Dhodhar falls under the Ujjain Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhodhar in?

Dhodhar falls under the Alot assembly constituency (AC #223) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Dhodhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhodhar village is 64.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhodhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhodhar village is 992 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhodhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhodhar, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhodhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhodhar village is 470090.

How big is Dhodhar compared to other villages in Jaora mandal?

Dhodhar ranks 1 of 148 villages in Jaora mandal by Census 2011 population (5,218 residents) — it is the largest village in the mandal.

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What is the population of Dhodhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhodhar?

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Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhodhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhodhar?

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How big is Dhodhar compared to other villages in Jaora mandal?

Dhodhar on the mapधोधार

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dhodhar

What is the pincode of Dhodhar?

In which district is Dhodhar located?

What is the population of Dhodhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhodhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhodhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhodhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhodhar?

What is the sex ratio in Dhodhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhodhar?

What is the LGD code of Dhodhar?

How big is Dhodhar compared to other villages in Jaora mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhodhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Dhar princely state order of 1935 declaring Bhojshala a mosque has no legal validity: MP govt in HC

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