Dhar - Aundha (Nagnath), Hingoli

Dhar is a village situated in the Aundha (Nagnath) tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aundha (nagnath) and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Dhar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhar is 546097. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.71 hectares and falls under the 431509 pincode. Jintur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 576 males and 537 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.34%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 63.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhar

Dhar 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 Dhar

Public transport in the Dhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junona Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jintur to Dhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Dhar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhar

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

Health Facilities in Dhar

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

FAQs about Dhar