Dharahara - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Dharahara is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Dharahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharahara is 150399. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 209214 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dharahara

According to the 2011 Census, Dharahara village had a total population of 2,265 people, including 1,210 males and 1,055 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.24%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 64.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 846.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharahara

Dharahara 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 Dharahara

Dharahara 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 Kathara Road, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Dharahara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Dharahara is about 30 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 Dharahara

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

Health Facilities in Dharahara

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

FAQs about Dharahara