Dhanouja - Phulparas, Madhubani

Dhanouja is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dhanauja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanouja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanouja is 220113. The village covers a total geographical area of 813 hectares and falls under the 847409 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhanouja

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanouja village had a total population of 7,129 people, including 3,718 males and 3,411 females, living in 1,499 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.05%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 45.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanouja

Dhanouja 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 Dhanouja

Dhanouja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Dhanouja is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dhanouja is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanouja

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

Health Facilities in Dhanouja

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

FAQs about Dhanouja