Dhanwar - Karkeli, Umaria

Dhanwar is a village situated in the Karkeli tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Umaria and around 25 km from Umaria. Danwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanwar is 467690. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.5 hectares and falls under the 484661 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhanwar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanwar village had a total population of 2,364 people, including 1,230 males and 1,134 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.02%, with male literacy at 68.22% and female literacy at 42.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,134.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanwar

Dhanwar 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 Dhanwar

Dhanwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Dhanwar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Dhanwar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanwar

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

Health Facilities in Dhanwar

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

FAQs about Dhanwar