Dhaneli - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dhaneli is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Dhaneli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaneli is 447627. The village covers a total geographical area of 1634.24 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Dhaneli

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaneli village had a total population of 931 people, including 478 males and 453 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.35%, with male literacy at 37.47% and female literacy at 14.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 779.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaneli

Dhaneli 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 Dhaneli

Dhaneli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Dhaneli is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Dhaneli is about 65 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 Dhaneli

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

Health Facilities in Dhaneli

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

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