Dhanawan - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 253199. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Rafiganj 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 2,584 people, including 1,369 males and 1,215 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 72.23% and female literacy at 56.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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 Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Dhanawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanawan is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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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