Dhana is a census town in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dhana
city
Dhana is located in Madhya Pradesh
Dhana
Dhana
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Dhana is located in India
Dhana
Dhana
Dhana (India)
Coordinates: 23°44′49″N 78°51′47″E / 23.747°N 78.863°E / 23.747; 78.863
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictSaugor
Elevation
513 m (1,683 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total9,677
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

History edit

Dhana was a ruling chieftaincy of Hazari Pathak Saryupareen Brahmin Pathak rulers of Dhana came from Gorakhpur as rajpurohit of Ahirs of Dhana. After Ahirs decline under Marathas these Pathak's were made rulers with responsibility of one thousand army which gave them the Title of (Hazari)and sixteen villages. They fought from the side of peshwas

 

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

 

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[1] Dhana had a population of 10,295. Males constitute 61% of the population and females 39%.

References edit

  1. ^ "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.