Dhangwal - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Dhangwal is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Phulpur and around 41 km from Azamgarh. Dhagwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhangwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangwal is 195109. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.08 hectares and falls under the 276302 pincode. Saraipeer is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhangwal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangwal village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 678 males and 612 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 57.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangwal

Dhangwal 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 Dhangwal

Dhangwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipeer to Dhangwal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Dhangwal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhangwal

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

Health Facilities in Dhangwal

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

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