Dhanaon - Barharia, Siwan

Dhanaon is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Tetahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaon is 231437. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhanaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaon village had a total population of 2,992 people, including 1,535 males and 1,457 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 78.60% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 779, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanaon

Dhanaon 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 Dhanaon

Dhanaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjhagarh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Dhanaon is about 18 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 Dhanaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhanaon

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

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