Dhokarda - Hingna, Nagpur

Dhokarda is a village situated in the Hingna tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hingna and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Sawlibibi serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhokarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhokarda is 536024. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.46 hectares and falls under the 441110 pincode. Nagpur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Dhokarda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhokarda village had a total population of 752 people, including 361 males and 391 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 74.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhokarda

Dhokarda 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 Dhokarda

Dhokarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagpur to Dhokarda is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhokarda

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

Health Facilities in Dhokarda

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

FAQs about Dhokarda