Dhanawan - Sarmera, Nalanda

Dhanawan is a village situated in the Sarmera subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarmera and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Mirnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawan is 244475. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 811104 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanawan village had a total population of 2,692 people, including 1,415 males and 1,277 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 65.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanawan

Dhanawan 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 Dhanawan

Dhanawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sivnar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Dhanawan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Dhanawan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanawan

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

Health Facilities in Dhanawan

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

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