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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aurangabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhanawan

As per Census 2011, Dhanawan village has a total population of 421 people, consisting of 213 males and 208 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population421213208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)412120
Literate Population287164123
Illiterate Population1344985

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)
SarganwanNorth0.87 km
JamhariyaEast0.94 km
KantariWest1.00 km
PachokharSouth1.79 km
MajhgawanNorth1.79 km
MalharaWest2.10 km
BerhnaSouth-West2.12 km
SuhiNorth-West2.35 km
BerhaniEast2.43 km
KesaurNorth-East2.54 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 Deo Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanawan is Sarganwan.

What is the pincode of Dhanawan?

The pincode of Dhanawan is 824202.

What is the population of Dhanawan?

Dhanawan has a total population of 421, including 213 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Dhanawan?

There are 53 households in Dhanawan.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanawan is 68.17%. Male literacy is 77.00% and female literacy is 59.13%.