Indian Village Directory

Dhankar Village

Dhankar is an inhabited village in Sabour Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239400, the Census 2011 record lists 1,941 people in 360 households and the reported area is 60.7 hectares. The local references include Chandheri Gram Panchayat, Sabour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 9 km.

In short:

Dhankar is a village in Sabour Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239400 and 1,941 people in 360 households.

Village Code239400
Population1,941
Households360
Area60.7 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Detailed village profile

Dhankar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,941 people, 60.7 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Dhankar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhagalpur
Block Sabour
CD Block Sabour
Gram Panchayat Chandheri
  • Dhankar falls under Sabour Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239400.
  • The record lists 1,941 people living in 360 households.
  • The reported village area is 60.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • 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
Dhankar
Census Village Code
239400
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sabour
Sub-district Census Code
01338
CD Block
Sabour
Gram Panchayat
Chandheri
Households
360
Population
1,941
Male Population
1,024
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
895.51
Area
60.7 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
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 3,197.69 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 23.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 82.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhankar in the official administrative record. Census village code 239400, Chandheri Gram Panchayat and Sabour CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01338
Village Census Code
239400
CD Block Code
0326
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Sabour
Gram Panchayat Name
Chandheri

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Dhankar, about 9 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sabour
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
60.7 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,941 people in 360 households, with 1,024 male residents and 917 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 23.85% and ST share is 0% for Dhankar. Population density works out to about 3,197.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
360
Total Population
1,941
Male Population
1,024
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
895.51
Average Household Size
5.39
SC Population
463
SC Male Population
232
SC Female Population
231
SC Population Share
23.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhankar 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 Dhankar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhankar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhankar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhankar is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhankar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 39.9 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares (82.7% 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
9.57
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
33.0

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 Dhankar

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
23
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 20 87%
CRM 2 8.7%
E-Lobby 1 4.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 8 35%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 7 30%
Punjab National Bank 2 8.7%
Uco Bank 2 8.7%
Bank of Baroda 1 4.3%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) VILL Sabour Block Chowk, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 812002 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) 0 Hdfcbankltd. Ashanandpurchowk, Nathnagarroad, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812002
Canara Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) Nh-80, Main Road Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Indian Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) Chhoti Hat Road First Floor, ASHA Madhab Market Bhagalpur (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Punjab National Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) High School Chowk Sabour Sumit Kumar Mishra Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Biharagricultureuniversitycampus, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 812002 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) 0 Tatarpur Kotwaliroad, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812002
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sabour Sabour (Ct) Sabour-Bhagalpur Road Singh House, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205

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 Dhankar village located?

Dhankar is in Sabour Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhankar village in?

Dhankar village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Dhankar village in?

Dhankar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhankar under?

Dhankar comes under Sabour Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhankar?

The Census village code of Dhankar is 239400.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhankar under?

Dhankar is listed under Chandheri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sabour.

What is the population of Dhankar village?

The village record lists 1,941 people and 360 households for Dhankar.

How many households are in Dhankar village?

The village record lists 360 households for Dhankar.

What is the male and female population of Dhankar?

The record lists 1,024 male residents and 917 female residents for Dhankar.

What is the sex ratio of Dhankar village?

The sex ratio of Dhankar is 895.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhankar village?

The reported geographical area of Dhankar is 60.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhankar village?

The approximate population density of Dhankar is 3,197.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhankar?

The nearest town listed for Dhankar is Bhagalpur, about 9 km away.

How far is Dhankar from the district headquarters?

Dhankar is about 9 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhankar from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhankar is about 6 km from Sabour, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhankar?

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

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

For Dhankar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 39.9 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares.

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

The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhankar. These records include 8 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.