Dhanukhi - Bankatwa, Purbi Champaran

Dhanukhi is a village situated in the Bankatwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from Bankatwa and around 32 km from Motihari. Jitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanukhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanukhi is 217759. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.8 hectares and falls under the 845302 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhanukhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanukhi village had a total population of 2,152 people, including 1,123 males and 1,029 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.89%, with male literacy at 68.72% and female literacy at 43.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanukhi

Dhanukhi 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 Dhanukhi

Dhanukhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaimurtinagar F, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Dhanukhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Dhanukhi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanukhi

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

Health Facilities in Dhanukhi

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

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