Dhanaura - Nawagarh, Bemetara

Dhanaura is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Nawagarh and around 115 km from Durg. Dhanora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaura is 441781. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.64 hectares and falls under the 491337 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dhanaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaura village had a total population of 803 people, including 415 males and 388 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.17%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 47.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population803415388
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226062
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065452
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1495
Literate Population437282155
Illiterate Population366133233

Nearby Villages of Dhanaura

Dhanaura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Godhi KhurdNorth-West1.30 km
BhadauraSouth-West1.73 km
GaniyariSouth-East2.03 km
Tingali JeoraEast2.28 km
BeltukriEast2.39 km
DhandhaniWest2.46 km
Godhi KalanNorth2.73 km
Kawra KanpaNorth-West2.74 km
NeurSouth2.83 km
NawagaonWest2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanaura

Dhanaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Dhanaura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dhanaura is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanaura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanaura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanaura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhanaura

Where is Dhanaura located?

Dhanaura village is located in Nawagarh Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dhanaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanaura is Dhanora.

What is the pincode of Dhanaura?

The pincode of Dhanaura is 491337.

What is the population of Dhanaura?

Dhanaura had a total population of 803, including 415 males and 388 females.

How many households are there in Dhanaura?

Dhanaura had 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanaura was 64.17%. Male literacy was 79.44% and female literacy was 47.55%.