Dhanapur - Chandur Railway, Amravati

Dhanapur is a village situated in the Chandur Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandur Railway and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Mandwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapur is 533192. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.4 hectares and falls under the 444904 pincode. Chandur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapur village had a total population of 163 people, including 81 males and 82 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.17%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 72.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1638182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19712
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population1146351
Illiterate Population491831

Nearby Villages of Dhanapur

Dhanapur 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)
DilawarpurWest1.47 km
Wadgaon RajdiSouth2.35 km
DiporiSouth-West2.90 km
Virul RongheNorth-East3.05 km
Wadgaon BajdiSouth-East3.10 km
Shirajgaon KordeWest3.29 km
LasnapurNorth-West3.64 km
AmdoriNorth3.67 km
TuljapurWest4.15 km
IsmailpurSouth4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanapur

Dhanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dipore, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 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 Chandur to Dhanapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dhanapur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dhanapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanapur 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhanapur

Where is Dhanapur located?

Dhanapur village is located in Chandur Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanapur is Mandwa.

What is the pincode of Dhanapur?

The pincode of Dhanapur is 444904.

What is the population of Dhanapur?

Dhanapur had a total population of 163, including 81 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Dhanapur?

Dhanapur had 40 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanapur was 79.17%. Male literacy was 85.14% and female literacy was 72.86%.