Dharni - Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Dharni is a village situated in the Mohla tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Mohla and around 85 km from Rajnandgaon. Korram Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharni is 441271. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.75 hectares and falls under the 491666 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dharni

As per Census 2011, Dharni village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 309 males and 329 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 610 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population638309329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864640
Scheduled Castes (SC)312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)610296314
Literate Population437241196
Illiterate Population20168133

Nearby Villages of Dharni

Dharni 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)
KarmotaNorth1.20 km
KorramtolaWest2.10 km
AkatkanharWest2.14 km
ParasghatSouth2.24 km
ChapatolaNorth-East2.36 km
KorbaSouth-East2.38 km
GunjmauhaNorth2.39 km
PandarwaniSouth-West2.97 km
BhalapurNorth-East3.19 km
DewarsurNorth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharni

Dharni 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Dharni is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dharni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dharni

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

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

FAQs about Dharni

Where is Dharni located?

Dharni village is located in Mohla Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharni?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharni is Korram Tola.

What is the pincode of Dharni?

The pincode of Dharni is 491666.

What is the population of Dharni?

Dharni has a total population of 638, including 309 males and 329 females.

How many households are there in Dharni?

There are 134 households in Dharni.

What is the literacy rate in Dharni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharni is 68.50%. Male literacy is 77.99% and female literacy is 59.57%.