Dahenda - Dharni, Amravati

Dahenda is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 153 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Tingrya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahenda is 531440. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.3 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

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

Population of Dahenda

As per Census 2011, Dahenda village has a total population of 1,036 people, consisting of 545 males and 491 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 673 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 975 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahenda

Dahenda 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 Dahenda

Dahenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Dahenda is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dahenda is about 153 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahenda

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

Health Facilities in Dahenda

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

FAQs about Dahenda