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 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 Dharnai

As per Census 2011, Dharnai village has a total population of 3,207 people, consisting of 1,651 males and 1,556 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 534 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,717 literate and 1,490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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