Dhanera
| Dhanera | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Dhanera | |
| Coordinates: 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°ECoordinates: 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Banaskantha |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 22,183 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Dhanera is a city and a municipality in Banaskantha district in the northern part of the state of Gujarat, India. It is close to the city of Deesa.
Geography
Dhanera is located at 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 128 metres (420 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 Indian census,[2] Dhanera had a population of 22,183. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhanera has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 67% and, female literacy is 42%. In Dhanera, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Temples
The temple of Shri Shantinath Swami is approximately 150 to 200 years old.
The temple of Shri Sundarpuri Maharaj is in the village of Valer, 8 km away from Dhanera. On the 5th (Panchami) of each month people come to pray to Shri Sundarpuri Maharaj.
Transport
The first railway line was launched in Dhanera on 1956 by Shri Surajmal Mavajibahi and Shri Gaffurbhai Savani.
Festivals
Every year a group of Dhanera locals named "Shri Dhanera Jain Pal Unit" welcomes all the people of Cha gao Jatra.
Another contribution of the people of Dhanera is the establishment of "Shri Dhanera Bhuvan" in Palitana. It was established under the guidance of Param Pujya Muniraj Jambuvijay Maharasaheb on 19 January 1995.
Philanthropy
Dhanera Taluka Uvak Pagati Mandal is one of the most famous charitable trusts in Dhanera. This trust runs several educational institutes in Dhanera. H.K. Akoliya Vivekanand Vidyalaya is the best school run by this Trust. Former MLA J. K. Patel, and former minister Harajivanbhai Patel tried to make it famous.
The Jains of Dhanera have set up many charitable institutions including hospitals, schools, boardings, Ambilshalas, temples etc.
The people of Dhanera also run the Dhanera Panjrapole for the whole of the Gujarat at the state level. It works to save wildlife.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhanera
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.