Dhanhen - Shimla ( Rural ), Shimla

Dhanhen is a village situated in the Shimla ( Rural ) tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Shimla. Dhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanhen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanhen is 024679. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.17 hectares and falls under the 171001 pincode. Shimla is the nearest town.

Dhanhen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanhen

As per Census 2011, Dhanhen village has a total population of 109 people, consisting of 56 males and 53 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 16 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanhen are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1095653
Child Population (0–6 yrs)624
Scheduled Castes (SC)14410
Literate Population935142
Illiterate Population16511

Nearby Villages of Dhanhen

Dhanhen 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 Dhanhen

Dhanhen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Dhanhen is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanhen

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanhen

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhanhen

Where is Dhanhen located?

Dhanhen village is located in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanhen?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanhen is Dhalli.

What is the pincode of Dhanhen?

The pincode of Dhanhen is 171001.

What is the population of Dhanhen?

Dhanhen has a total population of 109, including 56 males and 53 females.

How many households are there in Dhanhen?

There are 23 households in Dhanhen.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanhen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanhen is 85.32%. Male literacy is 91.07% and female literacy is 79.25%.