Dhanawan - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 253978. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanawan village had a total population of 609 people, including 323 males and 286 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.84%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Dhanawan is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanawan is about 29 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:

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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