Dhani Raikan - Nohar, Hanumangarh

Dhani Raikan is a village situated in the Nohar tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nohar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Sirangsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhani Raikan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhani Raikan is 068773. The village covers a total geographical area of 3007 hectares and falls under the 335523 pincode. Nohar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Dhani Raikan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhani Raikan village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 678 males and 599 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 69.37% and female literacy at 45.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhani Raikan

Dhani Raikan 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 Dhani Raikan

Dhani Raikan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nohar, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nohar to Dhani Raikan is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Dhani Raikan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhani Raikan

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

Health Facilities in Dhani Raikan

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

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