Dhanghata - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Dhanghata is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kotia Garori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanghata is 177268. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.43 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhanghata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dumariyaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanghata

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanghata village had a total population of 571 people, including 281 males and 290 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanghata

Dhanghata 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 Dhanghata

Dhanghata 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 Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dhanghata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dhanghata is about 39 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 Dhanghata

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

Health Facilities in Dhanghata

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

FAQs about Dhanghata