Dhawani Village - Moth, Jhansi

Dhawani is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Dhawani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawani is 152266. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.27 hectares and falls under the 284301 pincode. Chirgaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhawani

As per Census 2011, Dhawani village has a total population of 1,185 people, consisting of 615 males and 570 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,185 615 570
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 176 102 74
Scheduled Castes (SC) 342 167 175
Literate Population 641 405 236
Illiterate Population 544 210 334

Nearby Villages of Dhawani

Dhawani 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GirariWest1.13 km
GhusguwanEast1.46 km
SinghpuraSouth-East1.65 km
MurataWest2.16 km
AuparaNorth-East2.25 km
BajataEast2.62 km
Dabra KhurdSouth-East2.63 km
Pahari BuzurgNorth-West3.14 km
Dhamna KhurdSouth-West3.16 km
DhabaraSouth-East3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawani

Dhawani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chirgaon, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirgaon to Dhawani is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Dhawani is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhawani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhawani

Where is Dhawani located?

Dhawani village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawani?

Dhawani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhawani?

The pincode of Dhawani is 284301.

What is the population of Dhawani?

Dhawani has a total population of 1,185, including 615 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Dhawani?

There are 238 households in Dhawani.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawani is 54.09%. Male literacy is 65.85% and female literacy is 41.40%.