Dhanghata is a small village located in Bansi Tehsil of Siddharth Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh state of India.

It is located on west side of the state highway between Basti and Lumbini.

Child Sex Ratio for the Dhanghata as per census is 1106, higher than Uttar Pradesh average of 902.

Hindu Festivals like Deepawali, Holi and Dusherra are celebrated here and every year Ramleela is organised by the village people in February–March.

Of 163 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 12 were Agricultural labourer.