Dhanja - Konch, Jalaun

Dhanja is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Dhanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanja is 151897. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.64 hectares and falls under the 285206 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhanja 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 Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanja

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanja village had a total population of 2,421 people, including 1,287 males and 1,134 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 769.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanja

Dhanja 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 Dhanja

Dhanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Dhanja is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Dhanja is about 48 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 Dhanja

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

Health Facilities in Dhanja

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

FAQs about Dhanja