Dhanauwa - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Dhanauwa is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Dhanauwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanauwa is 201298. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.69 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhanauwa 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanauwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanauwa village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 753 males and 743 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanauwa

Dhanauwa 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 Dhanauwa

Dhanauwa 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 Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Dhanauwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Dhanauwa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanauwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhanauwa

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

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