Dhanaura - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Dhanaura is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Dhanaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanaura is 214248. The village covers a total geographical area of 931.13 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Dhanaura 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanaura village had a total population of 3,413 people, including 1,813 males and 1,600 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 55.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 786, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 722.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanaura

Dhanaura 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 Dhanaura

Dhanaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duddhinagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhanaura is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhanaura is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanaura

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

Health Facilities in Dhanaura

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

FAQs about Dhanaura