Dhaneru - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Dhaneru is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Dhaneru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaneru is 069939. The village covers a total geographical area of 7751 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhaneru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhaneru

As per Census 2011, Dhaneru village has a total population of 5,707 people, consisting of 2,959 males and 2,748 females. The village has 836 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,220 literate and 3,487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7072,9592,748
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,240658582
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,2261,6731,553
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14113
Literate Population2,2201,449771
Illiterate Population3,4871,5101,977

Nearby Villages of Dhaneru

Dhaneru 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)
BadelaNorth-West6.57 km
Dhani SwamiyanNorth-East6.80 km
Ghantiyal ChhotiEast7.20 km
BarjangsarWest7.24 km
DhigariyaSouth-East7.75 km
Chak GhantiyalNorth-East7.75 km
PalasSouth-East7.85 km
SandwaSouth8.15 km
BairasarSouth-West8.90 km
NosariyaNorth-West9.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhaneru

Dhaneru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bigga, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Dhaneru is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Dhaneru is about 110 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 Dhaneru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhaneru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhaneru

Where is Dhaneru located?

Dhaneru village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaneru?

Dhaneru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhaneru?

The pincode of Dhaneru is 331803.

What is the population of Dhaneru?

Dhaneru has a total population of 5,707, including 2,959 males and 2,748 females.

How many households are there in Dhaneru?

There are 836 households in Dhaneru.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaneru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaneru is 38.90%. Male literacy is 48.97% and female literacy is 28.06%.