Dhanara

Dhanara is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 27.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 16.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Puara is the gram panchayat of Dhanara village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanara unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dhanara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhanara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanara is 331227. The village spans a total geographical area of 263.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723153. Purulia is nearest town to Dhanara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhanara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhanara

Population of Dhanara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanara has a total population of about 1,280, with approximately 647 males and 633 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 149. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.16%, with male literacy at about 62.29% and female literacy near 37.76%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhanara. As per the 2011 stats, Dhanara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhanara

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhanara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhanara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanara