Dhanaj - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Dhanaj is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dhanaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaj is 542921. The village covers a total geographical area of 963.33 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 29 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 Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanaj

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaj village had a total population of 2,594 people, including 1,332 males and 1,262 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 65.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,798.

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 Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Dhanaj is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Dhanaj is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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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