Dardora village, Palera tehsil | Pincode 472221

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Dardora is a village in Palera mandal, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, with a population of 935 across 163 households. The village has a literacy rate of 70.6%. PIN code 472221.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

smt phula devi ahirwar

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LGD code: 456963
Pincode: 472221
Post office: Palera
Population: 935
Households: 163
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 500
Distance to district centre: 48 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Bhopal: 273 km
Distance to Delhi: 437 km
Nearest railway station: Mau Ranipur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: GOVT. CHC PALERA · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dardora compares

By population, Dardora ranks #54 of 101 villages in Palera mandal.

Literacy rate

70.6%

+21.1% vs mandal average

Dardora: 70.6%
Palera mandal: 49.5%
Tikamgarh district: 51.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

885

−25 vs mandal average

Dardora: 885
Palera mandal: 910

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.6 vs mandal average

Dardora: 5.7
Palera mandal: 5.1

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

Dardora at a glance

Dardora is a village of 935 people in 163 households (Census 2011) in Palera tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, the 54th-largest of 101 villages in Palera tehsil. Literacy is 71%, 21 points above the tehsil average of 50% and the sex ratio is 885 women per 1,000 men. It lies 48 km from the Tikamgarh district centre, 8 km from Vijaypur, the nearest town, 19 km from Mau Ranipur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 472221, served by Palera post office; the LGD village code is 456963. The nearest hospital or health centre is GOVT. CHC PALERA, 9 km away. The sarpanch is smt phula devi ahirwar, and the village votes in Jatara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Khatik Harishankar. The population is estimated at 1,102 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dardora · this village	935	71%	—
Gadari · Tamkuhi Raj	22	14%	0.6 km NW
Gadari · Unnao	752	73%	0.6 km NW
Gadari · Ballia	0	—	0.6 km NW
Gadari · Birsinghpur	531	61%	0.6 km NW
Gadari · Palera	1,203	44%	0.6 km NW
Gadari · Semaria	527	58%	0.6 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dardora

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PALERA
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 64
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 355.66
Irrigated area (ha): 251.49
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dardora

LGD code: 456963
Pincode: 472221
Post office: Palera
Population (Census 2011): 935
Population (projected 2026): 1,102
Households: 163
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 885
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Coordinates: 25.10156°N, 79.19480°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tikamgarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jatara
Member of Parliament: Virendra Kumar Khatik
Member of Legislative Assembly: Khatik Harishankar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: smt phula devi ahirwar
Block / Mandal: Palera
Nearest railway station: Dailwara (88.4 km)

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 Tikamgarh district level

Then & Now

Dardora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

935

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,102

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

192

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: 935Census 2011
Households: 163Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1022026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1922026 projection
Active job cards: 87,366MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 39,252MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,105NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 56.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 49.1%NFHS-5 district

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 · Tikamgarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Tikamgarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Tikamgarh 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dardora

Mandal centre

Palera · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 9 min by car · 1 h 22 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Tikamgarh · ≈ 48 km

≈ 1 h 38 min by car · 1 h 56 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,775 people

Vijaypur · ≈ 7.5 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal273 kmcapital
Delhi437 km
Hyderabad861 km
Mumbai934 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMau Ranipur19 km
Bus stopGaruatha Chauaraha18 km
Hospital / PHCGOVT. CHC PALERA9 km
ATM / bankCentral Bank of India17 km
Petrol pumpUpendra gas18 km
CollegeKher Inter College57 km
Police stationGandhiganj police Chauki17 km

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September 2026

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures

Reported by ANI News.

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News from Tikamgarh & Madhya Pradesh

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar English17h ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
The News Mill2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures
ANI News2 days ago
Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited
India Today2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dardora

What is the pincode of Dardora?

The pincode of Dardora, Palera tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh is 472221. The post office is Palera.

Which post office delivers to Dardora?

Mail for Dardora is delivered through Palera post office, pincode 472221, in Palera tehsil, Tikamgarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dardora located?

Dardora is a village in Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Dardora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dardora village has a population of 935 across 163 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dardora?

The current sarpanch of Dardora gram panchayat is smt phula devi ahirwar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dardora in?

Dardora falls under the Tikamgarh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dardora in?

Dardora falls under the Jatara assembly constituency (AC #44) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Dardora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dardora village is 70.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dardora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dardora village is 885 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Dardora?

The nearest railway station to Dardora is Dailwara (~88.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dardora?

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

How far is Dardora from Tikamgarh district centre?

Dardora is approximately 48 km (straight-line) from the centre of Tikamgarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dardora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dardora village is 456963.

Which is the nearest town to Dardora?

Vijaypur (population 12,775, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Dardora in a straight line.

How big is Dardora compared to other villages in Palera tehsil?

Dardora ranks 54 of 101 villages in Palera tehsil by Census 2011 population (935 residents).

How far is Dardora from Bhopal?

Dardora is about 273 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 355 km.

How far is Dardora from Delhi?

Dardora is about 437 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 569 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dardora?

Mau Ranipur is the nearest railway station to Dardora, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dardora?

Garuatha Chauaraha is the nearest bus stop to Dardora, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dardora?

GOVT. CHC PALERA is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dardora, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dardora?

Central Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dardora, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dardora?

Upendra gas is the nearest petrol pump to Dardora, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Dardora?

Dardora falls under Jatara assembly constituency (AC 44). The sitting MLA is Khatik Harishankar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dardora?

Dardora is in Tikamgarh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Virendra Kumar Khatik (Virendra Kumar Khatik).

What is the population of Dardora in 2026?

Dardora is estimated at 1,102 people in 2026, up about 18% from 935 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dardora in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Dardora in Tikamgarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dardora?

smt phula devi ahirwar is the sarpanch of Dardora gram panchayat, Palera tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Palera tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)