Dhana - Sumerpur, Pali

Dhana is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Dhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhana is 091213. The village covers a total geographical area of 1044 hectares and falls under the 306115 pincode. Rani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhana village had a total population of 1,816 people, including 873 males and 943 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.28%, with male literacy at 61.26% and female literacy at 42.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhana

Dhana 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 Dhana

Public transport in the Dhana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khimel, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rani to Dhana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Dhana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhana

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

Health Facilities in Dhana

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

FAQs about Dhana