Dhanaura - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Dhanaura is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Marwahi and around 180 km from Bilaspur. Dhanora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaura is 437531. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.35 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Dhanaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaura village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 698 males and 661 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.66%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 54.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 806.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanaura

Dhanaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Dhanaura is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dhanaura is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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:

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:

FAQs about Dhanaura