Dhanwahi - Sarai, Singrauli

Dhanwahi is a village situated in the Sarai tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from Deosar and around 95 km from Singrauli. Kuchwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanwahi is 503770. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.28 hectares and falls under the 486889 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dhanwahi

As per Census 2011, Dhanwahi village has a total population of 1,360 people, consisting of 666 males and 694 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 691 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,360666694
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266115151
Scheduled Castes (SC)743242
Scheduled Tribes (ST)691335356
Literate Population645373272
Illiterate Population715293422

Nearby Villages of Dhanwahi

Dhanwahi 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)
KuchwahiEast1.91 km
ChhamrachhSouth2.89 km
KachharaSouth-East3.16 km
NigariWest3.93 km
PapalSouth-West4.02 km
KachhinarNorth-East4.69 km
PondiSouth-East5.03 km
RajaniaEast5.71 km
GorgiSouth6.42 km
NiwasSouth-West6.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanwahi

Dhanwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur Bhadaura, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Dhanwahi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Dhanwahi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanwahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanwahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanwahi 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 Dhanwahi

Where is Dhanwahi located?

Dhanwahi village is located in Sarai Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanwahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanwahi is Kuchwahi.

What is the pincode of Dhanwahi?

The pincode of Dhanwahi is 486889.

What is the population of Dhanwahi?

Dhanwahi has a total population of 1,360, including 666 males and 694 females.

How many households are there in Dhanwahi?

There are 294 households in Dhanwahi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanwahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanwahi is 47.43%. Male literacy is 56.01% and female literacy is 39.19%.