Dhanura (K) - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Dhanura (K) is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Dhanura (K) village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanura (K) is 599744. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.08 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dhanura (K) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanura (K)

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanura (K) village had a total population of 2,211 people, including 1,103 males and 1,108 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.90%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhanura (K)

Dhanura (K) 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanura (K)

Dhanura (K) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Dhanura (K) is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Dhanura (K) is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanura (K)

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

Health Facilities in Dhanura (K)

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

FAQs about Dhanura (K)