Dhaurahra - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dhaurahra is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Samas Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaurahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaurahra is 212433. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.75 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhaurahra

As per Census 2011, Dhaurahra village has a total population of 853 people, consisting of 437 males and 416 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population853437416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226458
Scheduled Castes (SC)21712097
Literate Population469273196
Illiterate Population384164220

Nearby Villages of Dhaurahra

Dhaurahra 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Araji Dhaurahra ChaubeyWest0.75 km
SamaspurEast1.13 km
Araji Dhaurahra MisirNorth-West1.17 km
Chak GambhiraSouth1.44 km
BhaurahiWest1.48 km
ShilpiNorth1.52 km
LalpurNorth-East2.09 km
BhualpurNorth-West2.35 km
MeghupurNorth2.37 km
Jogi Bhogi KhurdNorth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhaurahra

Dhaurahra 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 Chunar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Dhaurahra is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dhaurahra is about 32 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 Dhaurahra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhaurahra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhaurahra

Where is Dhaurahra located?

Dhaurahra village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaurahra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhaurahra is Samas Pur.

What is the pincode of Dhaurahra?

The pincode of Dhaurahra is 231304.

What is the population of Dhaurahra?

Dhaurahra has a total population of 853, including 437 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Dhaurahra?

There are 147 households in Dhaurahra.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaurahra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaurahra is 54.98%. Male literacy is 62.47% and female literacy is 47.12%.