Dhankan Kunda - Sihor, Bhavnagar

Dhankan Kunda is a village situated in the Sihor taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihor and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Dhankan Kunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhankan Kunda is 516376. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.59 hectares and falls under the 364230 pincode. Sihor is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Dhankan Kunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhankan Kunda village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 747 males and 689 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.69%, with male literacy at 78.84% and female literacy at 53.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhankan Kunda

Dhankan Kunda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dhankan Kunda

Public transport in the Dhankan Kunda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Dhankan Kunda.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihor to Dhankan Kunda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Dhankan Kunda is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhankan Kunda

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

Health Facilities in Dhankan Kunda

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

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