Dhanhara - Balrampur, Katihar

Dhanhara is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bijaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanhara is 224798. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.09 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhanhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanhara village had a total population of 290 people, including 146 males and 144 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.33%, with male literacy at 44.55% and female literacy at 14.85%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanhara

Dhanhara 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 Dhanhara

Dhanhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajharail, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Dhanhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Dhanhara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhanhara

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

FAQs about Dhanhara