Dhanora - Nilanga, Latur

Dhanora is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Dhanora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora is 560833. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.46 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhanora

As per Census 2011, Dhanora village has a total population of 1,966 people, consisting of 992 males and 974 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,346 literate and 620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanora

Dhanora 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 Dhanora

Dhanora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatangli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Dhanora is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Dhanora is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanora

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

Health Facilities in Dhanora

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

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