Dhanawan - Daudnagar, Aurangabad

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Daudnagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daudnagar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Karma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 252736. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 824143 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dhanawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanawan

As per Census 2011, Dhanawan village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 690 males and 614 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 883 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanawan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,304690614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230127103
Scheduled Castes (SC)405214191
Literate Population883512371
Illiterate Population421178243

Nearby Villages of Dhanawan

Dhanawan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarmanWest1.27 km
SewahiNorth-West1.44 km
TuturukhiEast1.58 km
DhewahiNorth-West1.95 km
EkaunaSouth2.02 km
TaraSouth-East2.29 km
KothiaEast2.52 km
KusaEast2.61 km
JinoriyaNorth-West2.84 km
PaswaWest2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanawan

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dhanawan. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Dhanawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanawan is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanawan village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhanawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanawan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhanawan

Where is Dhanawan located?

Dhanawan village is located in Daudnagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanawan is Karma.

What is the pincode of Dhanawan?

The pincode of Dhanawan is 824143.

What is the population of Dhanawan?

Dhanawan has a total population of 1,304, including 690 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Dhanawan?

There are 187 households in Dhanawan.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanawan is 67.71%. Male literacy is 74.20% and female literacy is 60.42%.