Dhanora

Dhanora is a Town and Tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dhanora Block (CD) is 04056. The total area of Dhanora Tehsil is 1,737 km². Dhanora has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dhanora Tehsil

Dhanora Tehsil has a total of 212 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhanora Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dhanora Tehsil

The population profile of Dhanora Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Dhanora Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 82,698 people. Includes nearly 41,529 males and 41,169 females. Rural population is about 82,698 people.
• There are around 9,988 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,065 boys and 4,923 girls.
• Literate population is about 52,274 people. Non-literate population is around 30,424 people.
• There are nearly 18,348 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhanora Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhanora Tehsil is approximately 3,934 people, including 2,037 males and 1,897 females. Around 3,934 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhanora Tehsil is about 58,745 people, including 29,089 males and 29,656 females. Around 58,745 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 48 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 48 people per sq. km.