Dhanora - Ashti, Beed

Dhanora is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Ashti and around 105 km from Bid. Dhanora village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 558824. The village covers a total geographical area of 895.49 hectares and falls under the 414202 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Dhanora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanora village had a total population of 3,257 people, including 1,682 males and 1,575 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.77%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 70.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanora

Dhanora 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 Dhanora

Dhanora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Dhanora is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Dhanora is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanora

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

Health Facilities in Dhanora

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

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