Dharaut - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Dharaut is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dharaut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharaut is 260555. The village covers a total geographical area of 876 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dharaut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharaut

As per Census 2011, Dharaut village has a total population of 8,310 people, consisting of 4,291 males and 4,019 females. The village has 1,492 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,558 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,266 literate and 4,044 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharaut are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dharaut

Dharaut 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 Dharaut

Dharaut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Dharaut is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Dharaut is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharaut

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

Health Facilities in Dharaut

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dharaut village are given below:

FAQs about Dharaut