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Dhanchhuhi Village

Dhanchhuhi is an inhabited village in Silao Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245114, the Census 2011 record lists 1,552 people in 205 households and the reported area is 157 hectares. The local references include Ghostawan Gram Panchayat, Silao CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silao at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Dhanchhuhi is a village in Silao Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245114 and 1,552 people in 205 households.
Village Code245114
Population1,552
Households205
Area157 hectares
Nearest TownSilao

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhanchhuhi
Census Village Code
245114
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Silao
Sub-district Census Code
01395
CD Block
Silao
Gram Panchayat
Ghostawan
Households
205
Population
1,552
Male Population
800
Female Population
752
Sex Ratio
940
Area
157 hectares
Area
1.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Silao
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803117
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhanchhuhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,552 people, 157 hectares of reported area and Silao as the nearest town reference for Dhanchhuhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockSilao
CD BlockSilao
Gram PanchayatGhostawan
  • Dhanchhuhi falls under Silao Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245114.
  • The record lists 1,552 people living in 205 households.
  • The reported village area is 157 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Silao.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density988.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhanchhuhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 245114, Ghostawan Gram Panchayat and Silao CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01395
Village Census Code
245114
CD Block Code
0383
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Silao
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghostawan

Location and Distance

Silao is the nearest town listed for Dhanchhuhi, about 3 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Silao
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Silao
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
157 hectares
Area
1.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,552 people in 205 households, with 800 male residents and 752 female residents. The average household size is 7.57, and SC share is 29.96% and ST share is 0% for Dhanchhuhi. Population density works out to about 988.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
205
Total Population
1,552
Male Population
800
Female Population
752
Sex Ratio
940
Average Household Size
7.57
SC Population
465
SC Male Population
244
SC Female Population
221
SC Population Share
29.96
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhanchhuhi list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
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 All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
84.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhanchhuhi include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhanchhuhi include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhanchhuhi is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhanchhuhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84.8 hectares and irrigated land is 84.8 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
72.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
84.8

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhanchhuhi

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union Bank of India 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
State Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
Union Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117

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 Dhanchhuhi village located?

Dhanchhuhi is in Silao Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhanchhuhi village in?

Dhanchhuhi village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Dhanchhuhi village in?

Dhanchhuhi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhanchhuhi under?

Dhanchhuhi comes under Silao Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhanchhuhi?

The Census village code of Dhanchhuhi is 245114.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhanchhuhi under?

Dhanchhuhi is listed under Ghostawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Silao.

What is the population of Dhanchhuhi village?

The village record lists 1,552 people and 205 households for Dhanchhuhi.

How many households are in Dhanchhuhi village?

The village record lists 205 households for Dhanchhuhi.

What is the male and female population of Dhanchhuhi?

The record lists 800 male residents and 752 female residents for Dhanchhuhi.

What is the sex ratio of Dhanchhuhi village?

The sex ratio of Dhanchhuhi is 940 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhanchhuhi village?

The reported geographical area of Dhanchhuhi is 157 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhanchhuhi village?

The approximate population density of Dhanchhuhi is 988.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhanchhuhi?

The nearest town listed for Dhanchhuhi is Silao, about 3 km away.

How far is Dhanchhuhi from the district headquarters?

Dhanchhuhi is about 14 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhanchhuhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhanchhuhi is about 3 km from Silao, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhanchhuhi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Dhanchhuhi.

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

For Dhanchhuhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84.8 hectares and irrigated land is 84.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhanchhuhi. These records include 3 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.