Dhanora - Khurai, Sagar

Dhanora is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Dhanora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 459908. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.08 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 9 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 1,166 people, consisting of 626 males and 540 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,166626540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1788692
Scheduled Castes (SC)1257253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281018
Literate Population800492308
Illiterate Population366134232

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)
NagdaNorth1.65 km
DhanoriSouth1.78 km
BandriSouth-East1.97 km
KaraiWest1.97 km
GolniEast2.54 km
BachhuSouth-East2.97 km
NardhaNorth-East3.08 km
BalauNorth3.19 km
BeriSouth-West3.47 km
RahronSouth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanora

Dhanora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Dhanora is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Dhanora is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhanora

Where is Dhanora located?

Dhanora village is located in Khurai Tehsil, Sagar 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 470117.

What is the population of Dhanora?

Dhanora has a total population of 1,166, including 626 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Dhanora?

There are 246 households in Dhanora.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanora is 68.61%. Male literacy is 78.59% and female literacy is 57.04%.