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

As per Census 2011, Dhanapur village has a total population of 1,153 people, consisting of 550 males and 603 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 793 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanapur are given below:

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