Dhanawal - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Dhanawal is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Dhanaval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanawal is 213222. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.3 hectares and falls under the 231215 pincode. Sonebhadra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Dhanawal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanawal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanawal village had a total population of 700 people, including 356 males and 344 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.59%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanawal

Dhanawal 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 Dhanawal

Dhanawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonebhadra to Dhanawal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhanawal is about 32 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 Dhanawal

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

Health Facilities in Dhanawal

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

FAQs about Dhanawal