Dhanaura

Geography

Dhanaura is located at 28.97°N 78.25°E / 28.97; 78.25 14 km from Gajraula.It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet)-- Dhanaura and gajraula railway junction and Indira Gandhi International Airport are the nearest access points

Economics

Dhanaura is developing as an industrial town. It has a sugar mill,cold storages,computer cafes.Major industries in dhanaura includes

In dhanaura area there are about 35 sugar crushers. Which is one of the largest chain of sugar crushers in uttar pradesh

Dhanaura also has agriculture as its source of income. Main income floats from Markets targeting nearby villages for fulfilling medical, hospitality, General needs.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Dhanaura had a population of 24,465. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dhanaura has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66% and, female literacy is 49%. In Dhanaura, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. Dhanaura is a majority of 76,000 Muslim voters, followed by Jats and Jatavs (45,000 each), 7,000 Prajapati, 7,000 Chauhan, 8,000 SC and about 22,000 Yadav votes.

It is the main city of sugar belt area in West U.P. The land is very fertile. Sugarcane, wheat rice, pulses and green vegetables are the main crops. It is a very big market of 'GUR' (a variety of sugar). The main source of income here is the trading of commodities. That is why this place is known as Mandi Dhanaura. Apart from commodities the trade of jewellery and cloths are the other major sources of income. Mandi Dahnaura is also known for temples. In 2010 the nearby area of the city was badly affected by flood in which thousands of peoples & pets were affected & they left their home to take shelter in safe areas. The flood also destroyed thousand of acres farming land which resulted in a great loss to the farmers. Most of the villages nearby Ganga area too badly affected. Dhanaura is developing on a faster rate. It has got its First MLA seat in 2012 and the seat was won by Samajwadi candidate. Dhanaura has been famous for its MANDI and now-a-days Richer people of Dhanaura are starting up with new ventures and spreading the commercialisation of the town. Many new industries are setting up in the town providing with the service opportunities to the lower class. Women here at Dhanaura are from highly educated families and are coming up with new ideas. You will find out many shops being run by women. Boutique system is also spreading out in Dhanaura.

Dhanaura is a hub for rural peoples for shopping and other advances. Dhanaura is well connected with its District and nearby places. Garhi Mandir is one of the oldest temple in the city. Temples like Patthar Kuti, Mahadev temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Ganesh Mandir, etc. are also the holiest and famous temples in the city. The Patthar Kuti Temple is the most popular temple dedicated to the God Shiva, which is a center of attraction for Maha-Shivratri festival. It is visited not only from the residents of Dhanaura, but also from the devotees of various surrounding cities and villages. Jain Mandir is an old and holy temple in the city visited by masses of Jain faith. Jama Masjid is the biggest and oldest Masjid in the town, along with that Sunheri Masjid and Choti Masjid are also famous.

Education at Dhanaura

Education at Dhanaura is advancing with lots of CBSE affiliated schools being developed in the area to promote higher education. Some of the new CBSE affiliated schools include

Degree College in Dhanaura are-

Notable people

Politics