Dharnai - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Dharnai is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dharnai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharnai is 260479. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dharnai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Dharnai

According to the 2011 Census, Dharnai village had a total population of 3,207 people, including 1,651 males and 1,556 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 52.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharnai

Dharnai 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 Dharnai

Dharnai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Dharnai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Dharnai is about 20 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 Dharnai

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

Health Facilities in Dharnai

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

FAQs about Dharnai