Dhanju - Sardhana, Meerut

Dhanju is a village situated in the Sardhana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardhana and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Dhanju village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanju is 118679. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.65 hectares and falls under the 250110 pincode. Meerut is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhanju

As per Census 2011, Dhanju village has a total population of 2,366 people, consisting of 1,248 males and 1,118 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,627 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 903 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanju

Dhanju 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 Dhanju

Dhanju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabli Khas, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerut to Dhanju is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanju

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

Health Facilities in Dhanju

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

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