Dharmaini - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Dharmaini is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Taraini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmaini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmaini is 182934. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.86 hectares and falls under the 272164 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dharmaini

As per Census 2011, Dharmaini village has a total population of 591 people, consisting of 313 males and 278 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population591313278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)865333
Scheduled Castes (SC)572631
Literate Population371222149
Illiterate Population22091129

Nearby Villages of Dharmaini

Dharmaini 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)
TarainiNorth-West0.87 km
Bishun Pur Urf MehaniaSouth-East1.10 km
MajgawaNorth1.18 km
RiwakhorEast1.18 km
DhanjaulSouth-West1.21 km
ChamarsanSouth-East1.33 km
MahuarNorth-East1.33 km
TikariSouth-West1.67 km
Sikara KhurdWest1.77 km
DewkharWest1.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmaini

Dharmaini 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 Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Dharmaini is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Dharmaini is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmaini

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharmaini

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dharmaini

Where is Dharmaini located?

Dharmaini village is located in Khalilabad Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmaini?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharmaini is Taraini.

What is the pincode of Dharmaini?

The pincode of Dharmaini is 272164.

What is the population of Dharmaini?

Dharmaini has a total population of 591, including 313 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Dharmaini?

There are 85 households in Dharmaini.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmaini?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmaini is 62.77%. Male literacy is 70.93% and female literacy is 53.60%.