Dhamsara - Colonelganj, Gonda

Dhamsara is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Dhamsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamsara is 174853. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.82 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dhamsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamsara

As per Census 2011, Dhamsara village has a total population of 1,005 people, consisting of 539 males and 466 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhamsara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,005539466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347262
Scheduled Castes (SC)22112398
Literate Population621364257
Illiterate Population384175209

Nearby Villages of Dhamsara

Dhamsara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhatauraNorth-West1.25 km
KhinduriNorth-East1.50 km
NinduraEast1.52 km
RewariSouth1.58 km
TikauliSouth-East1.84 km
MalaunaWest2.04 km
BairampurNorth2.20 km
Beerpur BelpurSouth-West2.29 km
Pipari RawatEast2.61 km
BarwatpurNorth-West2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamsara

Public transport in the Dhamsara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Dhamsara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Dhamsara is about 34 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 Dhamsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhamsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhamsara

Where is Dhamsara located?

Dhamsara village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhamsara?

Dhamsara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhamsara?

The pincode of Dhamsara is 271502.

What is the population of Dhamsara?

Dhamsara has a total population of 1,005, including 539 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Dhamsara?

There are 182 households in Dhamsara.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamsara is 61.79%. Male literacy is 67.53% and female literacy is 55.15%.