Dahana - Dhaulana, Hapur

Dahana is a village situated in the Dhaulana tehsil of Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Hapur and around 31 km from Ghaziabad. Dahana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahana is 119925. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.23 hectares and falls under the 245101 pincode. Gulawati is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dahana

According to the 2011 Census, Dahana village had a total population of 3,956 people, including 2,121 males and 1,835 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 66.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahana

Dahana 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 Dahana

Dahana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gulaothi, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gulawati to Dahana is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghaziabad to Dahana is about 31 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 Dahana

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

Health Facilities in Dahana

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

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