Dhanora - Harrai, Chhindwara

Dhanora is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Dhanora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 494078. The village covers a total geographical area of 981.79 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhanora

As per Census 2011, Dhanora village has a total population of 2,020 people, consisting of 993 males and 1,027 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,378 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 393 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 625 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0209931,027
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242119123
Scheduled Castes (SC)393190203
Scheduled Tribes (ST)625286339
Literate Population1,378755623
Illiterate Population642238404

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhirdaNorth-East2.88 km
ChhuhaSouth-East3.09 km
BittaNorth-West3.12 km
KothiyaNorth-West3.25 km
SagoniyaSouth3.31 km
ManakwadiSouth-West3.68 km
AndolNorth3.87 km
PalaniNorth4.78 km
BhumkaSouth-East5.24 km
JhirnaSouth-West5.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanora

Dhanora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parasia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Dhanora is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dhanora is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Dhanora

Where is Dhanora located?

Dhanora village is located in Harrai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanora?

Dhanora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhanora?

The pincode of Dhanora is 480224.

What is the population of Dhanora?

Dhanora has a total population of 2,020, including 993 males and 1,027 females.

How many households are there in Dhanora?

There are 450 households in Dhanora.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanora is 68.22%. Male literacy is 76.03% and female literacy is 60.66%.