Dhauni - Tarapur, Munger

Dhauni is a village situated in the Tarapur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Bihma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhauni is 243161. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 813221 pincode. Munger is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dhauni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhauni village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 981 males and 882 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.54%, with male literacy at 88.80% and female literacy at 75.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhauni

Dhauni 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 Dhauni

The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munger to Dhauni is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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