Dhanhari - Harraiya, Basti

Dhanhari is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Vishunpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanhari is 179249. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.11 hectares and falls under the 272001 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Dhanhari

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanhari village had a total population of 263 people, including 130 males and 133 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanhari

Dhanhari 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 Dhanhari

Dhanhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Dhanhari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanhari

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

Health Facilities in Dhanhari

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

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