Dhanepur - Mankapur, Gonda

Dhanepur is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Dhanepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanepur is 175819. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.39 hectares and falls under the 271313 pincode. Masaknava is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dhanepur 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 Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanepur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanepur village had a total population of 1,052 people, including 517 males and 535 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 77.75% and female literacy at 55.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanepur

Dhanepur 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 Dhanepur

Dhanepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S Narayan Chpla, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaknava to Dhanepur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Dhanepur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanepur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanepur

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

FAQs about Dhanepur