Dhanawan - Deo, Aurangabad

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Deo subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deo and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sarganwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 254372. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 824202 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dhanawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurangabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanawan village had a total population of 421 people, including 213 males and 208 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.53%, with male literacy at 91.62% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanawan

Dhanawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanawan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of 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:

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:

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