Dhar - Amalner, Jalgaon

Dhar is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Dhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhar is 527494. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.32 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar village had a total population of 1,976 people, including 1,014 males and 962 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Dhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Dhar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Dhar is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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