Dhuska - Zamania, Ghazipur

Dhuska is a village situated in the Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zamania and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Dhuska village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuska is 206578. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.02 hectares and falls under the 232331 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town.

Dhuska 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 Zamania Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhuska

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuska village had a total population of 2,349 people, including 1,221 males and 1,128 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.39%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 834, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuska

Dhuska 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 Dhuska

Dhuska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Zamania, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghazipur to Dhuska is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuska

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

Health Facilities in Dhuska

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

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