Dhanoli village, Kurai tehsil | Pincode 480881

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Ramkishor Inwati

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LGD code: 497213
Pincode: 480881
Post office: Khawasa (Seoni)
Population: 968
Households: 222
Literacy rate: 55.4%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 503
Distance to district centre: 64 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhopal: 241 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 524 km
Nearest railway station: Seoni · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment hospital,Chourai · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanoli compares

By population, Dhanoli ranks #31 of 186 villages in Kurai mandal.

Literacy rate

55.4%

−7.5% vs mandal average

Dhanoli: 55.4%
Kurai mandal: 62.9%
Seoni district: 62.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

−53 vs mandal average

Dhanoli: 956
Kurai mandal: 1,009

Household size

people per home

4.4

Same as the mandal average

Dhanoli: 4.4
Kurai mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dhanoli at a glance

Dhanoli is a village of 968 people in 222 households (Census 2011) in Kurai tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, the 31st-largest of 186 villages in Kurai tehsil. Literacy is 55%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 956 women per 1,000 men. It lies 64 km from the Seoni district centre, 21 km from Seoni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 480881, served by Khawasa (Seoni) post office; the LGD village code is 497213. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment hospital,Chourai, 10 km away. The sarpanch is Ramkishor Inwati, and the village votes in Churai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Choudhary Sujeet Mersingh. The population is estimated at 1,141 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhanoli · this village	968	55%	—
Hardoli · Balaghat	1,602	68%	0 km N
Thareli · Kurai	322	49%	0 km N
Sitajhir · Chaurai	882	66%	3.4 km S
Khapa · Kurai	531	70%	3.6 km W
Sapapar · Kurai	1,636	52%	3.6 km W
Mudapar · Kurai	551	72%	3.6 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhanoli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SEONI
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 226.17
Irrigated area (ha): 72.63
Forest area (ha): 16.04

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dhanoli

LGD code: 497213
Pincode: 480881
Post office: Khawasa (Seoni)
Population (Census 2011): 968
Population (projected 2026): 1,141
Households: 222
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 55.4%
Coordinates: 22.02714°N, 79.34596°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chhindwara
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Churai
Member of Parliament: Vivek Kumar Sahu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Choudhary Sujeet Mersingh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ramkishor Inwati
Block / Mandal: Kurai

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Seoni district level

Then & Now

Dhanoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

968

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,141

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

222

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

262

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 968Census 2011
Households: 222Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1412026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2622026 projection
Active job cards: 1,96,333MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,35,529MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,212NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 56.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Seoni district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Seoni district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Seoni district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Dhanoli

Mandal centre

Kurai · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Seoni · ≈ 64 km

≈ 2 h 11 min by car · 2 h 35 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal241 kmcapital
Hyderabad524 km
Mumbai749 km
Delhi763 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSeoni21 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment hospital,Chourai10 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
The News Millyesterday
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures
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Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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People often ask about Dhanoli

What is the pincode of Dhanoli?

The pincode of Dhanoli, Kurai tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh is 480881. The post office is Khawasa (Seoni).

Which post office delivers to Dhanoli?

Mail for Dhanoli is delivered through Khawasa (Seoni) post office, pincode 480881, in Kurai tehsil, Seoni district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhanoli located?

Dhanoli is a village in Kurai tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Dhanoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanoli village has a population of 968 across 222 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanoli?

The current sarpanch of Dhanoli gram panchayat is Ramkishor Inwati.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanoli in?

Dhanoli falls under the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanoli in?

Dhanoli falls under the Churai assembly constituency (AC #124) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanoli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanoli village is 55.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanoli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanoli village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanoli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanoli, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dhanoli from Seoni district centre?

Dhanoli is approximately 64 km (straight-line) from the centre of Seoni district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhanoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanoli village is 497213.

How big is Dhanoli compared to other villages in Kurai tehsil?

Dhanoli ranks 31 of 186 villages in Kurai tehsil by Census 2011 population (968 residents).

How far is Dhanoli from Bhopal?

Dhanoli is about 241 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 313 km.

How far is Dhanoli from Hyderabad?

Dhanoli is about 524 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 681 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhanoli?

Seoni is the nearest railway station to Dhanoli, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhanoli?

Goverment hospital,Chourai is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhanoli, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhanoli?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dhanoli, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhanoli?

Dhanoli falls under Churai assembly constituency (AC 124). The sitting MLA is Choudhary Sujeet Mersingh (INC).

Who is the MP for Dhanoli?

Dhanoli is in Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vivek Kumar Sahu (Vivek Kumar Sahu).

What is the population of Dhanoli in 2026?

Dhanoli is estimated at 1,141 people in 2026, up about 18% from 968 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhanoli in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Dhanoli in Seoni district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanoli?

Ramkishor Inwati is the sarpanch of Dhanoli gram panchayat, Kurai tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kurai tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)