Dhana

Dhana is a village located in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 106km away from district headquarter Nalagarh. Nalagarh is the sub-district headquarter of Dhana village. As per 2009 stats, Dhang Nichli is the gram panchayat of Dhana village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhana unique in its vibrant Nalagarh-Solan region. You’ll see Dhana’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 Dhana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhana is 020906. The village spans a total geographical area of 71.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174101. Nalagarh is nearest town to Dhana village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhana 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 Nalagarh 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 Dhana

Population of Dhana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhana has a total population of about 619, with approximately 308 males and 311 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 605. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.87%, with male literacy at about 70.78% and female literacy near 53.05%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhana

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

Nearby Villages of Dhana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhana