Dhana - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Dhana is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Dhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhana is 490895. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.68 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhana village had a total population of 1,569 people, including 807 males and 762 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 75.04% and female literacy at 53.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhana

Dhana 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 Dhana

Dhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Dhana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Dhana is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhana

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

Health Facilities in Dhana

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

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