Dhara - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Dhara is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Dhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhara is 133079. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.5 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dhara 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 Dhara

As per Census 2011, Dhara village has a total population of 1,491 people, consisting of 796 males and 695 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 655 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara

Dhara 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 Dhara

Dhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Dhara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Dhara is about 31 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 Dhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhara

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

FAQs about Dhara