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Dhana
Census town
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Dhana
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Dhana
Dhana (India)
Coordinates: 23°44′49″N78°51′47″E / 23.747°N 78.863°E / 23.747; 78.863
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Saugor
Elevation
513 m (1,683 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total9,677
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP 15

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.

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Geography

Dhana is located on 23°44′N78°52′E / 23.74°N 78.86°E / 23.74; 78.86 . It has an average elevation of 508  metres (1669  feet). [1]

History

Dhana was an estate of Pathak Saryupareen Brahmins. The Pathak rulers of Dhana came from Prayagraj as Rajpurohits. Under Maratha dominion, the 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.

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Dhana_Haveli_of_Hazari_Pathak_rulers

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

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Fort_of_Hazari_Pathak_rulers_in_Dhana

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [2] Dhana had a population of 10,295. Males constitute 61% of the population and females 39%. [3]

Dhana Airstrip

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]

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References

  1. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Dhana, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. "Dhana Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Madhya Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. "Dhana Airport | IN-0383 | Pilot info | Dhāna, India". Metar-Taf.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.