Dhauha - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dhauha is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Dhauha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhauha is 212918. The village covers a total geographical area of 1651.38 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dhauha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhauha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhauha village had a total population of 3,299 people, including 1,748 males and 1,551 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.56%, with male literacy at 71.90% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhauha

Dhauha 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 Dhauha

Dhauha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chunar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Dhauha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dhauha is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhauha

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

Health Facilities in Dhauha

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

FAQs about Dhauha