Dhankarpur Explained

Dhankarpur
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates:26.981°N 78.9494°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mainpuri
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Karhal
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:0.584
Population Total:257
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:205264

Dhankarpur is a village in Karhal block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 257, in 47 households.

History

The village of Dhankarpur was held rent-free by a Muslim family from the late Mughal era through the early 20th century.[1]

Demographics

As of 2011, Dhankarpur had a population of 257, in 47 households. This population was 54.5% male (140) and 45.5% female (117). The 0-6 age group numbered 34 (18 male and 16 female), or 13.2% of the total population. No residents were members of Scheduled Castes.[2]

The 1961 census recorded Dhankarpur as comprising 2 hamlets, with a total population of 119 people (61 male and 58 female), in 19 households and 13 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 147 acres.[3]

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Dhankarpur had 1 primary school; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by well, hand pump, and tube well; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[4]

References

See main article: puri district.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Neave. E. R. . Mainpuri: A Gazetteer, Being Volume X of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh . 1910 . Government Press . Allahabad . 19 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.
  3. Book: Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) . 1965 . Lucknow . 25 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.