Dhanaj - Mukhed, Nanded

Dhanaj is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dhanaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaj is 545507. The village covers a total geographical area of 546 hectares and falls under the 431717 pincode. Deglur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhanaj

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaj village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 543 males and 504 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.47%, with male literacy at 88.91% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanaj

Dhanaj 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 Dhanaj

Public transport in the Dhanaj is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bodhan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deglur to Dhanaj is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dhanaj is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanaj

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

Health Facilities in Dhanaj

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

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