Dhanora - Lonar, Buldhana

Dhanora is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Lonar and around 75 km from Buldana. Dhanora village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 529531. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.67 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Mehkar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanora village had a total population of 938 people, including 475 males and 463 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.06%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 74.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Dhanora is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dhanora is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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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