Dhara - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Dhara is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Dhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhara is 440541. The village covers a total geographical area of 1153.83 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhara village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,112 males and 1,201 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 77.51% and female literacy at 62.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara

Dhara 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 Dhara

Dhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Dhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dhara is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhara

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

FAQs about Dhara