Dhanar

Dhanar is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 59km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Dhanar village. As per 2009 stats, Salwar is the gram panchayat of Dhanar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanar unique in its vibrant Jhanduta-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Dhanar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhanar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanar is 019436. The village spans a total geographical area of 126.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174017. Naina Devi is nearest town to Dhanar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhanar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jhanduta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhanar

Population of Dhanar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanar has a total population of about 339, with approximately 164 males and 175 females. The sex ratio is around 1067 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.37%, with male literacy at about 73.78% and female literacy near 59.43%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhanar. As per the 2011 stats, Dhanar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhanar

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhanar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhanar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanar