Dhanora - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Dhanora is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Dhanora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 494254. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.38 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Dhanora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanora village had a total population of 824 people, including 421 males and 403 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 78.51% and female literacy at 57.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanora

Dhanora 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 Dhanora

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhanora. The nearest railway station is Jhilmili, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Dhanora is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dhanora is about 40 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 Dhanora

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

Health Facilities in Dhanora

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

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