Dhaurhara - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Dhaurhara is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Varanasi and around 28 km from Varanasi. Dhaurhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaurhara is 208921. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.57 hectares and falls under the 221104 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhaurhara

As per Census 2011, Dhaurhara village has a total population of 15,736 people, consisting of 8,204 males and 7,532 females. The village has 2,154 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,824 literate and 5,912 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,817 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,7368,2047,532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3491,2951,054
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,8171,4871,330
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1146450
Literate Population9,8245,7554,069
Illiterate Population5,9122,4493,463

Nearby Villages of Dhaurhara

Dhaurhara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PauhaNorth-West1.79 km
MarbatpurNorth-East1.83 km
PandepurEast2.07 km
UgapurSouth-East2.17 km
PipriWest2.36 km
GorhetNorth-East2.43 km
SrikanthpurEast2.48 km
BahrampurSouth2.50 km
TatarpurNorth2.57 km
GarthauliSouth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhaurhara

Dhaurhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajawari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Dhaurhara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaurhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhaurhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhaurhara

Where is Dhaurhara located?

Dhaurhara village is located in Varanasi Sadar Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaurhara?

Dhaurhara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhaurhara?

The pincode of Dhaurhara is 221104.

What is the population of Dhaurhara?

Dhaurhara has a total population of 15,736, including 8,204 males and 7,532 females.

How many households are there in Dhaurhara?

There are 2,154 households in Dhaurhara.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaurhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaurhara is 62.43%. Male literacy is 70.15% and female literacy is 54.02%.