Dhansinghpur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Dhansinghpur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Dhansinghpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansinghpur is 132869. The village covers a total geographical area of 682.75 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Dhansinghpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansinghpur village had a total population of 2,934 people, including 1,537 males and 1,397 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.21%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 53.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,733.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansinghpur

Dhansinghpur 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 Dhansinghpur

Dhansinghpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Dhansinghpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Dhansinghpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansinghpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhansinghpur

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

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