Dhakni is an inhabited village in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257888, the Census 2011 record lists 1,089 people in 145 households and the reported area is 148 hectares. The local references include Baksoti Gram Panchayat, Gobindpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 20 km.
In short:
Dhakni is a village in Gobindpur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257888 and 1,089 people in 145 households.
Village Code257888
Population1,089
Households145
Area148 hectares
Nearest TownNawada
Detailed village profile
Dhakni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,089 people, 148 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Dhakni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dhakni falls under Gobindpur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257888.
The record lists 1,089 people living in 145 households.
The reported village area is 148 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
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
Dhakni
Census Village Code
257888
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gobindpur
Sub-district Census Code
01518
CD Block
Gobindpur
Gram Panchayat
Baksoti
Households
145
Population
1,089
Male Population
563
Female Population
526
Sex Ratio
934.28
Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 Density735.81 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.16%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhakni in the official administrative record. Census village code 257888, Baksoti Gram Panchayat and Gobindpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01518
Village Census Code
257888
CD Block Code
0506
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Gobindpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Baksoti
Location and Distance
Nawada is the nearest town listed for Dhakni, about 20 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gobindpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,089 people in 145 households, with 563 male residents and 526 female residents. The average household size is 7.51, and SC share is 43.16% and ST share is 0% for Dhakni. Population density works out to about 735.81 people per sq km.
Total Households
145
Total Population
1,089
Male Population
563
Female Population
526
Sex Ratio
934.28
Average Household Size
7.51
SC Population
470
SC Male Population
239
SC Female Population
231
SC Population Share
43.16
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dhakni list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhakni include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhakni include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dhakni include self-help groups, 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.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dhakni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.4 hectares and irrigated land is 30.2 hectares (65.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
6.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.3
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.2
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20.1 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
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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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
805102
Nawada
Gobindpur
Gobindpur
Nawada Tehsil Gobindpur, Nawada, Bihar, 805102
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 Dhakni village located?
Dhakni is in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Dhakni village in?
Dhakni village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Dhakni village in?
Dhakni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dhakni under?
Dhakni comes under Gobindpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dhakni?
The Census village code of Dhakni is 257888.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dhakni under?
Dhakni is listed under Baksoti Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gobindpur.
What is the population of Dhakni village?
The village record lists 1,089 people and 145 households for Dhakni.
How many households are in Dhakni village?
The village record lists 145 households for Dhakni.
What is the male and female population of Dhakni?
The record lists 563 male residents and 526 female residents for Dhakni.
What is the sex ratio of Dhakni village?
The sex ratio of Dhakni is 934.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dhakni village?
The reported geographical area of Dhakni is 148 hectares.
What is the population density of Dhakni village?
The approximate population density of Dhakni is 735.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dhakni?
The nearest town listed for Dhakni is Nawada, about 20 km away.
How far is Dhakni from the district headquarters?
Dhakni is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dhakni from the sub-district headquarters?
Dhakni is about 10 km from Gobindpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dhakni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dhakni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhakni?
For Dhakni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.4 hectares and irrigated land is 30.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhakni?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhakni. These records include 1 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.