Dadra - Dharni, Amravati

Dadra is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Dadra village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadra is 531394. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 131 km away.

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

Population of Dadra

According to the 2011 Census, Dadra village had a total population of 1,159 people, including 590 males and 569 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 85.91% and female literacy at 59.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 816.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadra

Dadra 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 Dadra

Dadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhulghat, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Dadra is about 131 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dadra is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dadra

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

Health Facilities in Dadra

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

FAQs about Dadra