Dhanapa - Merta, Nagaur

Dhanapa is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Tunkliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapa is 083116. The village covers a total geographical area of 4717.3 hectares and falls under the 342902 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhanapa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapa village had a total population of 2,587 people, including 1,378 males and 1,209 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.03%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 34.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanapa

Dhanapa 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 Dhanapa

Public transport in the Dhanapa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharia Khangarh, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhanapa

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

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