Dhandhara - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Dhandhara is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Dhandhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandhara is 177867. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.8 hectares and falls under the 272193 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhandhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandhara village had a total population of 1,630 people, including 797 males and 833 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.20%, with male literacy at 63.38% and female literacy at 43.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandhara

Dhandhara 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 Dhandhara

Dhandhara 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 Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dhandhara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dhandhara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhandhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhandhara

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

FAQs about Dhandhara