Dhanegaon - Salekasa, Gondia

Dhanegaon is a village situated in the Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Salekasa and around 54 km from Gondiya. Kosamtarra serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhanegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanegaon is 538041. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.45 hectares and falls under the 441916 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Dhanegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanegaon village had a total population of 251 people, including 125 males and 126 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhanegaon. The nearest railway station is Darekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Dhanegaon is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 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:

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