Dhar - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Dhar is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhar is 485366. The village covers a total geographical area of 1546.89 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Dhar 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 Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar village had a total population of 2,036 people, including 1,043 males and 993 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.05%, with male literacy at 52.56% and female literacy at 32.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,878.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhar

Dhar 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 Dhar

Dhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Dhar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dhar is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhar

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

Health Facilities in Dhar

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

FAQs about Dhar