Dhaura - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Dhaura is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Hata and around 40 km from Kushinagar. Siswa Shukl serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaura is 188730. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.36 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Bodkhar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaura village had a total population of 773 people, including 381 males and 392 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaura

Dhaura 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 Dhaura

Dhaura 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 Kaptanganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodkhar to Dhaura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Dhaura is about 40 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 Dhaura

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

Health Facilities in Dhaura

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

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