Indian Village Directory

Dhanganwan Village

Dhanganwan is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258258, the Census 2011 record lists 1,821 people in 300 households and the reported area is 171 hectares. The local references include Ankri Panre Bigha Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 20 km.

In short:

Dhanganwan is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258258 and 1,821 people in 300 households.

Village Code258258
Population1,821
Households300
Area171 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Dhanganwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,821 people, 171 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Dhanganwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Ankri Panre Bigha
  • Dhanganwan falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258258.
  • The record lists 1,821 people living in 300 households.
  • The reported village area is 171 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhanganwan
Census Village Code
258258
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Ankri Panre Bigha
Households
300
Population
1,821
Male Population
858
Female Population
963
Sex Ratio
1,122.38
Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
805122
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 1,064.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.07 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.92% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 57.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhanganwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 258258, Ankri Panre Bigha Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258258
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ankri Panre Bigha

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Dhanganwan, about 20 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,821 people in 300 households, with 858 male residents and 963 female residents. The average household size is 6.07, and SC share is 25.92% and ST share is 0% for Dhanganwan. Population density works out to about 1,064.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
300
Total Population
1,821
Male Population
858
Female Population
963
Sex Ratio
1,122.38
Average Household Size
6.07
SC Population
472
SC Male Population
219
SC Female Population
253
SC Population Share
25.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhanganwan 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 Dhanganwan 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
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
92.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhanganwan 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.

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 Dhanganwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.4 hectares and irrigated land is 92.2 hectares (57.8% 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
9.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
92.2

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhanganwan village located?

Dhanganwan is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhanganwan village in?

Dhanganwan village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Dhanganwan village in?

Dhanganwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhanganwan under?

Dhanganwan comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhanganwan?

The Census village code of Dhanganwan is 258258.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhanganwan under?

Dhanganwan is listed under Ankri Panre Bigha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Dhanganwan village?

The village record lists 1,821 people and 300 households for Dhanganwan.

How many households are in Dhanganwan village?

The village record lists 300 households for Dhanganwan.

What is the male and female population of Dhanganwan?

The record lists 858 male residents and 963 female residents for Dhanganwan.

What is the sex ratio of Dhanganwan village?

The sex ratio of Dhanganwan is 1,122.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhanganwan village?

The reported geographical area of Dhanganwan is 171 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhanganwan village?

The approximate population density of Dhanganwan is 1,064.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhanganwan?

The nearest town listed for Dhanganwan is Hisua, about 20 km away.

How far is Dhanganwan from the district headquarters?

Dhanganwan is about 32 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhanganwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhanganwan is about 7 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhanganwan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dhanganwan.

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

For Dhanganwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.4 hectares and irrigated land is 92.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dhanganwan.

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.