Dhannur - Aland, Kalaburagi

Dhannur is a village situated in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Aland and around 32 km from Gulbarga. Dannuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhannur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhannur is 620068. The village covers a total geographical area of 1256.5 hectares and falls under the 585311 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhannur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhannur village had a total population of 2,409 people, including 1,227 males and 1,182 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.63%, with male literacy at 68.25% and female literacy at 54.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,067, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,4091,2271,182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316150166
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,067549518
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population1,290735555
Illiterate Population1,119492627

Nearby Villages of Dhannur

Dhannur 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)
NellurWest3.25 km
YelinawadgiNorth-West3.41 km
TellurSouth-East3.59 km
BolaniNorth3.78 km
LadchincholiSouth-West6.30 km
HallisalgarNorth-West6.58 km
KodalhangergaNorth-West6.60 km
NaronaEast6.78 km
GunjbabladNorth-East7.01 km
KadganchiSouth7.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhannur

Dhannur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hunsihadgil, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Dhannur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Dhannur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhannur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhannur

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

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

FAQs about Dhannur

Where is Dhannur located?

Dhannur village is located in Aland Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dhannur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhannur is Dannuru.

What is the pincode of Dhannur?

The pincode of Dhannur is 585311.

What is the population of Dhannur?

Dhannur had a total population of 2,409, including 1,227 males and 1,182 females.

How many households are there in Dhannur?

Dhannur had 391 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhannur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhannur was 61.63%. Male literacy was 68.25% and female literacy was 54.63%.