Dhanori - Katra, Reasi

Dhanori is a village situated in the Katra tehsil of Reasi district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from Gool-gulabgarh and around 85 km from Reasi. Latori Dhanori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanori is 005216. The village covers a total geographical area of 2300.3 hectares and falls under the 182301 pincode. Reasi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Dhanori

As per Census 2011, Dhanori village has a total population of 2,391 people, consisting of 1,246 males and 1,145 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 467 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 1,483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3911,2461,145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)467245222
Scheduled Castes (SC)220107113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)355187168
Literate Population908594314
Illiterate Population1,483652831

Nearby Villages of Dhanori

Dhanori is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Arli HansaliNorth1.63 km
SerliSouth2.28 km
NelayNorth-East2.98 km
SarnaSouth-West3.63 km
AkhliNorth-West3.88 km
SaroonWest4.01 km
HutNorth4.01 km
Chak BhagtaSouth-East4.59 km
PamoteSouth4.99 km
BhangalNorth-West5.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanori

Dhanori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Reasi to Dhanori is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Reasi to Dhanori is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhanori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhanori

Where is Dhanori located?

Dhanori village is located in Katra Tehsil, Reasi district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanori?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanori is Latori Dhanori.

What is the pincode of Dhanori?

The pincode of Dhanori is 182301.

What is the population of Dhanori?

Dhanori has a total population of 2,391, including 1,246 males and 1,145 females.

How many households are there in Dhanori?

There are 418 households in Dhanori.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanori is 37.98%. Male literacy is 47.67% and female literacy is 27.42%.