Dhanapayali - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Dhanapayali is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 55 km from Rajnandgaon. Semharbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapayali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapayali is 441658. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.42 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dhanapayali

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapayali village had a total population of 668 people, including 334 males and 334 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.13%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 60.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanapayali

Dhanapayali 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 Dhanapayali

Dhanapayali 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 Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Dhanapayali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhanapayali is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanapayali

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

Health Facilities in Dhanapayali

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

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