Dharsi - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Dharsi is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Tikari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharsi is 186598. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.64 hectares and falls under the 273411 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dharsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dharsi

According to the 2011 Census, Dharsi village had a total population of 512 people, including 270 males and 242 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 72.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharsi

Dharsi 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 Dharsi

Dharsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Dharsi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Dharsi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharsi

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

Health Facilities in Dharsi

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

FAQs about Dharsi