Dhanawan - Obra, Aurangabad

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Amilona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 253261. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 824121 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanawan village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,087 males and 1,030 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.96%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 68.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 623.

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 Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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:

FAQs about Dhanawan