Dhankutwa - Majhaulia, Pashchim Champaran

Dhankutwa is a village situated in the Majhaulia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhaulia and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa Semraghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhankutwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhankutwa is 217297. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 845454 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhankutwa

As per Census 2011, Dhankutwa village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 512 males and 468 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 618 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhankutwa

Dhankutwa 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 Dhankutwa

Dhankutwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhowlia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Dhankutwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhankutwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhankutwa

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

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