Dhanuki - Dariapur, Saran

Dhanuki is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bajahiyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanuki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanuki is 234255. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 841221 pincode. Dighwara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dhanuki

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanuki village had a total population of 362 people, including 187 males and 175 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 61.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanuki

Dhanuki 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 Dhanuki

Dhanuki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dighwara to Dhanuki is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dhanuki is about 35 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 Dhanuki

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

Health Facilities in Dhanuki

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

FAQs about Dhanuki