Dhanua - Jaswantnagar, Etawah

Dhanua is a village situated in the Jaswantnagar tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaswantnagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Etawah. Dhanua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanua is 147323. The village covers a total geographical area of 1135.32 hectares and falls under the 206245 pincode. Jaswantnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhanua 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 Jaswantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanua

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanua village had a total population of 6,764 people, including 3,528 males and 3,236 females, living in 1,192 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.30%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 64.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanua

Dhanua 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 Dhanua

Dhanua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balrai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaswantnagar to Dhanua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etawah to Dhanua is about 28 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 Dhanua

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

Health Facilities in Dhanua

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

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