Dhansipur - Handia, Prayagraj

Dhansipur is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Handia and around 38 km from Allahabad. Dhansi Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhansipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansipur is 162949. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.07 hectares and falls under the 221508 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Dhansipur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansipur village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 708 males and 509 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 719 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 81.06% and female literacy at 52.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansipur

Dhansipur 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 Dhansipur

Dhansipur 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 Saidabad, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Dhansipur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansipur

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

Health Facilities in Dhansipur

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

FAQs about Dhansipur