Indian Village Directory

Dhanihar Village

Dhanihar is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240388, the Census 2011 record lists 996 people in 196 households and the reported area is 59 hectares. The local references include Chhatahar Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 24 km.

In short:

Dhanihar is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240388 and 996 people in 196 households.

Village Code240388
Population996
Households196
Area59 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj

Detailed village profile

Dhanihar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 996 people, 59 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Dhanihar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Shambhuganj
CD Block Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat CHHATAHAR
  • Dhanihar falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240388.
  • The record lists 996 people living in 196 households.
  • The reported village area is 59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhanihar
Census Village Code
240388
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Chhatahar
Households
196
Population
996
Male Population
512
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
945.31
Area
59 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813221
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,688.14 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.42% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhanihar in the official administrative record. Census village code 240388, Chhatahar Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240388
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhatahar

Location and Distance

Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Dhanihar, about 24 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
59 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 996 people in 196 households, with 512 male residents and 484 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 5.42% and ST share is 0% for Dhanihar. Population density works out to about 1,688.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
196
Total Population
996
Male Population
512
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
945.31
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
29
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
5.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhanihar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhanihar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhanihar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhanihar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhanihar is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhanihar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.5 hectares and irrigated land is 57.5 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
57.5
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
57.5
Canals Area In Hectares
57.5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhanihar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 20%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%
Union Bank of India 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Main Road Arjun Market Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Bihar Aashary Building, Deogarh Road, VILLI- Mohangunj, Tarapur P O, Munger Dist, Munger, Bihar, 813221
State Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) College Road Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Uco Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Distt Munger, Bihar Sultanganj-Belhar Road Tarapur Post Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Union Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Rangaon Rangaon Rangaon, Munger, Bihar, 813221

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhanihar village located?

Dhanihar is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhanihar village in?

Dhanihar village is in Banka district.

Which state is Dhanihar village in?

Dhanihar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhanihar under?

Dhanihar comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhanihar?

The Census village code of Dhanihar is 240388.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhanihar under?

Dhanihar is listed under CHHATAHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Dhanihar village?

The village record lists 996 people and 196 households for Dhanihar.

How many households are in Dhanihar village?

The village record lists 196 households for Dhanihar.

What is the male and female population of Dhanihar?

The record lists 512 male residents and 484 female residents for Dhanihar.

What is the sex ratio of Dhanihar village?

The sex ratio of Dhanihar is 945.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhanihar village?

The reported geographical area of Dhanihar is 59 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhanihar village?

The approximate population density of Dhanihar is 1,688.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhanihar?

The nearest town listed for Dhanihar is Sultanganj, about 24 km away.

How far is Dhanihar from the district headquarters?

Dhanihar is about 50 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhanihar from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhanihar is about 8 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhanihar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dhanihar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhanihar?

For Dhanihar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.5 hectares and irrigated land is 57.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhanihar?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhanihar. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.