Dharavn - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Dharavn is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Dharavn village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharavn is 207051. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.71 hectares and falls under the 232105 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dharavn 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 Dharavn

According to the 2011 Census, Dharavn village had a total population of 4,766 people, including 2,492 males and 2,274 females, living in 688 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 85.69% and female literacy at 67.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharavn

Dharavn 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 Dharavn

Public transport in the Dharavn is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Dharavn is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Dharavn is about 20 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 Dharavn

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

Health Facilities in Dharavn

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

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