Dhanura - Bhalki, Bidar

Dhanura is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Dhanoora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanura is 599957. The village covers a total geographical area of 1744 hectares and falls under the 585413 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dhanura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanura village had a total population of 5,203 people, including 2,653 males and 2,550 females, living in 985 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 56.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Dhanura 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

Dhanura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanapur Deccan, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Dhanura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Dhanura is about 25 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 Dhanura

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

Health Facilities in Dhanura

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Dhanura