Dhanapur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Dhanapur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Dhanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapur is 202809. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.8 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Dhanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapur village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 550 males and 603 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 793.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanapur

Dhanapur 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 Dhanapur

Dhanapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Dhanapur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanapur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanapur

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

FAQs about Dhanapur