Dhankhar - Colonelganj, Gonda

Dhankhar is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Dhani Gawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhankhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhankhar is 175069. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.76 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhankhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhankhar village had a total population of 704 people, including 376 males and 328 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.39%, with male literacy at 52.09% and female literacy at 46.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhankhar

Dhankhar 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 Dhankhar

Dhankhar 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 Kathola, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Dhankhar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhankhar

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

Health Facilities in Dhankhar

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

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