Dhanora - Pithora, Mahasamund

Dhanora is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dhanora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 446291. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.07 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhanora

As per Census 2011, Dhanora village has a total population of 782 people, consisting of 374 males and 408 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 505 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhanora

Dhanora 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 Dhanora

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhanora. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dhanora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dhanora is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanora

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

Health Facilities in Dhanora

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

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