Where is Dhanganwan village located?
Dhanganwan is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code258258
Population1,821
Households300
Area171 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,064.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.8%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.