Dhanapura - Sumerpur, Pali

Dhanapura is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Bamnera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapura is 091255. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 306902 pincode. Sumerpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhanapura 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 Dhanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapura village had a total population of 873 people, including 394 males and 479 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.88%, with male literacy at 66.97% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanapura

Dhanapura 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 Dhanapura

Dhanapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jawai Bandh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sumerpur to Dhanapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Dhanapura 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 Dhanapura

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

Health Facilities in Dhanapura

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

FAQs about Dhanapura