Dhanetra

Dhanetra is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 66km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Dhanetra village. As per 2009 stats, Snooh is the gram panchayat of Dhanetra village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanetra unique in its vibrant Saluni-Chamba region. You’ll see Dhanetra’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 Dhanetra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanetra is 007149. The village spans a total geographical area of 278.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Dhanetra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhanetra 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhanetra

Population of Dhanetra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanetra has a total population of about 312, with approximately 162 males and 150 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 78 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 57.37%, with male literacy at about 67.90% and female literacy near 46.00%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanetra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanetra

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanetra

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

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