Dharahara - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Dharahara is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Dharahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharahara is 207141. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.5 hectares and falls under the 232108 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dharahara 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharahara

According to the 2011 Census, Dharahara village had a total population of 3,852 people, including 2,006 males and 1,846 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharahara

Dharahara 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 Dharahara

Dharahara 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 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Dharahara is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Dharahara is about 12 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 Dharahara

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

Health Facilities in Dharahara

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

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