Jharhi Dhanawan - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Jharhi Dhanawan is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pipra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharhi Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharhi Dhanawan is 253824. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jharhi 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 Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharhi Dhanawan

As per Census 2011, Jharhi Dhanawan village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 169 males and 161 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population330169161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643331
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266363
Literate Population16010159
Illiterate Population17068102

Nearby Villages of Jharhi Dhanawan

Jharhi 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)
Kalan DhanawanSouth-West1.08 km
ChapriNorth-East1.12 km
Lemo KhapSouth-East1.30 km
DighiWest1.34 km
BhedSouth1.52 km
GosaindihNorth1.60 km
BaktuaNorth-East1.85 km
SimribhedNorth-East2.26 km
ChirailiEast2.43 km
SonbarsaSouth2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jharhi Dhanawan

Public transport in the Jharhi Dhanawan 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 126.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Jharhi Dhanawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jharhi Dhanawan is about 36 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 Jharhi Dhanawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jharhi 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 Jharhi Dhanawan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jharhi Dhanawan

Where is Jharhi Dhanawan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jharhi Dhanawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Jharhi Dhanawan is Pipra.

What is the pincode of Jharhi Dhanawan?

The pincode of Jharhi Dhanawan is 824302.

What is the population of Jharhi Dhanawan?

Jharhi Dhanawan has a total population of 330, including 169 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Jharhi Dhanawan?

There are 55 households in Jharhi Dhanawan.

What is the literacy rate in Jharhi Dhanawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharhi Dhanawan is 48.48%. Male literacy is 59.76% and female literacy is 36.65%.