Dhansal - Pusad, Yavatmal

Dhansal is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dannsal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhansal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansal is 542805. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.99 hectares and falls under the 445215 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhansal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pusad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhansal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansal village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,264 males and 1,153 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 62.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansal

Dhansal 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 Dhansal

Public transport in the Dhansal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Dhansal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Dhansal is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansal

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

Health Facilities in Dhansal

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

FAQs about Dhansal