Dhanaura - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Dhanaura is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Dhanaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaura is 173416. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.78 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhanaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaura village had a total population of 2,501 people, including 1,306 males and 1,195 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.00%, with male literacy at 56.53% and female literacy at 40.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanaura

Dhanaura 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 Dhanaura

Dhanaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kauwapur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Dhanaura is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Dhanaura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanaura

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

Health Facilities in Dhanaura

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

FAQs about Dhanaura