Dharul - Athner, Betul

Dharul is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Mani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharul is 485508. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.17 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Dharul

According to the 2011 Census, Dharul village had a total population of 515 people, including 258 males and 257 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.35%, with male literacy at 56.70% and female literacy at 43.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharul

Dharul 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 Dharul

Dharul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Dharul is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dharul is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharul

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

Health Facilities in Dharul

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

FAQs about Dharul