Dhanegaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Dhanegaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dhanegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanegaon is 536719. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.89 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhanegaon

As per Census 2011, Dhanegaon village has a total population of 1,074 people, consisting of 572 males and 502 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 770 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanegaon

Dhanegaon 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 Dhanegaon

Dhanegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Dhanegaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Dhanegaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanegaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhanegaon

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

FAQs about Dhanegaon