Dhanat

Dhanat is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 151km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Dhanat village. As per 2009 stats, Dhannat is the gram panchayat of Dhanat village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanat unique in its vibrant Nerua-Shimla region. You’ll see Dhanat’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 Dhanat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanat is 025917. The village spans a total geographical area of 234 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Dhanat village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dhanat

Population of Dhanat

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanat has a total population of about 279, with approximately 151 males and 128 females. The sex ratio is around 847 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 88 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 54.84%, with male literacy at about 62.25% and female literacy near 46.09%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanat

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanat