Dharaun - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Dharaun is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Dharaun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharaun is 121540. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.76 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dharaun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dharaun

According to the 2011 Census, Dharaun village had a total population of 2,357 people, including 1,224 males and 1,133 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.28%, with male literacy at 76.54% and female literacy at 51.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 963.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharaun

Dharaun 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 Dharaun

Dharaun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangraul, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Dharaun is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Dharaun is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharaun

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

Health Facilities in Dharaun

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

FAQs about Dharaun