Dhanaur - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Dhanaur is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Dhaanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaur is 206999. The village covers a total geographical area of 1310 hectares and falls under the 232105 pincode.

Dhanaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanaur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaur village had a total population of 20,450 people, including 10,674 males and 9,776 females, living in 2,986 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.53%, with male literacy at 85.49% and female literacy at 64.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanaur

Dhanaur 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 Dhanaur

Dhanaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakaldiha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chandauli to Dhanaur is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanaur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanaur

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

FAQs about Dhanaur