Dhanori - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Dhanori is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Palasgad serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhanori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanori is 538609. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.55 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Dhanori

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanori village had a total population of 720 people, including 360 males and 360 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 87.12% and female literacy at 62.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanori

Dhanori 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 Dhanori

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhanori. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Dhanori is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Dhanori is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanori

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

Health Facilities in Dhanori

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

FAQs about Dhanori