Dhanela - Aspur, Dungarpur

Dhanela is a village situated in the Aspur tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aspur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Dhanela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanela is 097817. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 314021 pincode. Salumber is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhanela

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanela village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 634 males and 672 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.44%, with male literacy at 73.60% and female literacy at 35.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,058.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanela

Dhanela 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 Dhanela

Dhanela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sur Khand Ka Kheda, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salumber to Dhanela is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Dhanela is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanela

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

Health Facilities in Dhanela

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

FAQs about Dhanela