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

As per Census 2011, Dhar village has a total population of 1,976 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 962 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,447 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhar are given below:

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