Dhangaraha - Baniapur, Saran

Dhangaraha is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Dhangarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhangaraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangaraha is 233161. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhangaraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhangaraha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangaraha village had a total population of 8,573 people, including 4,272 males and 4,301 females, living in 1,574 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.39%, with male literacy at 82.70% and female literacy at 60.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,707, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangaraha

Dhangaraha 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 Dhangaraha

Dhangaraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsa Kerwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dhangaraha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dhangaraha is about 30 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 Dhangaraha

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

Health Facilities in Dhangaraha

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

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