Dhankanhe

Dhankanhe is a village located in Roha tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Roha Ashtami (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Devkanhe is the gram panchayat of Dhankanhe village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhankanhe unique in its vibrant Roha-Raigarh region. You’ll see Dhankanhe’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhankanhe

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhankanhe is 554368. The village spans a total geographical area of 190 hectares. Roha Ashtami is nearest town to Dhankanhe village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhankanhe village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pen Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhankanhe

Population of Dhankanhe

According to the 2011 Census, Dhankanhe has a total population of about 697, with approximately 354 males and 343 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.49%, with male literacy at about 85.88% and female literacy near 74.93%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhankanhe's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhankanhe

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhankanhe. As per the 2011 stats, Dhankanhe had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhankanhe

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhankanhe helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhankanhe.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhankanhe