Dhaurka - Moth, Jhansi

Dhaurka is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Dhaurka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaurka is 152087. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.74 hectares and falls under the 284304 pincode. Moth is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhaurka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garautha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhaurka

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaurka village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 724 males and 682 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 62.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaurka

Dhaurka 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 Dhaurka

Dhaurka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Moth to Dhaurka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Dhaurka is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaurka

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

Health Facilities in Dhaurka

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

FAQs about Dhaurka