Dhamapur - Shahabad, Hardoi

Dhamapur is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Dhamapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamapur is 139409. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.39 hectares and falls under the 241407 pincode. Pihani is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dhamapur 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 Gopamau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamapur village had a total population of 1,315 people, including 711 males and 604 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.41%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,315711604
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235121114
Scheduled Castes (SC)489266223
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population674427247
Illiterate Population641284357

Nearby Villages of Dhamapur

Dhamapur 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)
SiyarahaNorth0.74 km
HannpasigawanSouth1.02 km
SohaunaNorth-East1.27 km
Mahmoodpur SaraiyanSouth-West1.67 km
AmbariNorth-West1.70 km
DeomalpurSouth-East1.76 km
BasaraNorth2.02 km
GhaghpurEast2.13 km
BhethuaSouth-East2.21 km
PipriSouth2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamapur

Dhamapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jahanikhera, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pihani to Dhamapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Dhamapur is about 46 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 Dhamapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhamapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhamapur

Where is Dhamapur located?

Dhamapur village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dhamapur?

Dhamapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhamapur?

The pincode of Dhamapur is 241407.

What is the population of Dhamapur?

Dhamapur had a total population of 1,315, including 711 males and 604 females.

How many households are there in Dhamapur?

Dhamapur had 231 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamapur was 62.41%. Male literacy was 72.37% and female literacy was 50.41%.