Dharna

Dharna is a village located in Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Pandharkaoda (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Yavatmal. As per 2009 stats, Dharana is the gram panchayat of Dharna village.

Here you can discover what makes Dharna unique in its vibrant Kelapur-Yavatmal region. You’ll see Dharna’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 Dharna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dharna is 543469. The village spans a total geographical area of 578.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 445302. Pandharkaoda is nearest town to Dharna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dharna 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 Arni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dharna

Population of Dharna

According to the 2011 Census, Dharna has a total population of about 1,101, with approximately 558 males and 543 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 87 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 319. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.85%, with male literacy at about 74.91% and female literacy near 62.62%. There are around 301 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dharna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dharna

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

Nearby Villages of Dharna

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

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