Dhanoda - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Dhanoda is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Danoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanoda is 543131. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.08 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhanoda

As per Census 2011, Dhanoda village has a total population of 1,507 people, consisting of 758 males and 749 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,006 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,507758749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235125110
Scheduled Castes (SC)248123125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402199203
Literate Population1,006540466
Illiterate Population501218283

Nearby Villages of Dhanoda

Dhanoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SangamSouth-West1.96 km
KasbagSouth-East2.01 km
DahisawaliNorth-East2.43 km
PohandulNorth2.58 km
ShekapurSouth2.61 km
LanjiSouth-East2.74 km
KeroliSouth3.28 km
IjaniNorth-West3.55 km
RautwadiWest3.57 km
NerEast3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanoda

Dhanoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Dhanoda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Dhanoda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhanoda

Where is Dhanoda located?

Dhanoda village is located in Mahagaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanoda is Danoda.

What is the pincode of Dhanoda?

The pincode of Dhanoda is 445205.

What is the population of Dhanoda?

Dhanoda has a total population of 1,507, including 758 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Dhanoda?

There are 368 households in Dhanoda.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanoda is 66.76%. Male literacy is 71.24% and female literacy is 62.22%.