Dhana Explained

Dhana
Settlement Type:Census town
Pushpin Map:India Madhya Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates:23.747°N 78.863°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Madhya Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Saugor
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:513
Population Total:9677
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:470228
Iso Code:IN-MP

Dhana is a census town in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Dhana town is located 20 km away from Sagar city.

Geography

Dhana is located on . It has an average elevation of 508 metres (1669 feet).[1]

History

Dhana was an estate of Pathak Saryupareen Brahmins, Pathak rulers of Dhana came from prayagraj as rajpurohits. Under Maratha dominion, Pathak family saw a phenomenal rise and were made rulers of this state with responsibility of one thousand foot soldiers which gave them the Title of Hazari.

Hazari (Pathak) rulers also built a strong fortress for their security in Dhana

Demographics

India census,[2] Dhana had a population of 10,295. Males constitute 61% of the population and females 39%.[3]

Dhana Airstrip

See main article: Dhana Airport. The Dhana Airstrip is located in Dhana, in Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh and is near to Sagar, Damoh, Khurai and Bina. Dhana airport is the home base of Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA).[4]

References

  1. Web site: Maps, Weather, and Airports for Dhana, India . 2024-04-09 . www.fallingrain.com.
  2. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  3. Web site: Dhana Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 Madhya Pradesh . 2024-04-09 . www.census2011.co.in.
  4. Web site: Dhana Airport IN-0383 Pilot info Dhāna, India . 2024-04-09 . Metar-Taf.com . en-US.