Dhanauji is a rural municipality in Dhanusha District in Province No.

2 of south-eastern Nepal established in 2073.

As of 2011 Nepal census, it has a population of 22,395.

It was formed by joining Jhojhi Kataiya, Lakhauri, Bahuarba and former Dhanuji Village development committees.

The total area of Dhanauji municipality is 22 km2.