Kalan Dhanawan - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kalan 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 Kalan Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalan Dhanawan is 253845. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kalan Dhanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Kalan Dhanawan village had a total population of 308 people, including 155 males and 153 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.07%, with male literacy at 74.42% and female literacy at 43.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalan Dhanawan

Kalan 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 Kalan Dhanawan

Public transport in the Kalan 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.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalan 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 Kalan Dhanawan village are given below:

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