Indian Village Directory

Dhaniyawan Village

Dhaniyawan is an inhabited village in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257446, the Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 229 households and the reported area is 119 hectares. The local references include Pasai Gram Panchayat, Nardiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 18 km.

In short:

Dhaniyawan is a village in Nardiganj Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257446 and 1,654 people in 229 households.

Village Code257446
Population1,654
Households229
Area119 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Dhaniyawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,654 people, 119 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Dhaniyawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Nardiganj
CD Block Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat Pasai
  • Dhaniyawan falls under Nardiganj Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257446.
  • The record lists 1,654 people living in 229 households.
  • The reported village area is 119 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
Dhaniyawan
Census Village Code
257446
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nardiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01511
CD Block
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat
Pasai
Households
229
Population
1,654
Male Population
857
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
929.99
Area
119 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 1,389.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhaniyawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257446, Pasai Gram Panchayat and Nardiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01511
Village Census Code
257446
CD Block Code
0499
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Pasai

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Dhaniyawan, about 18 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nardiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
119 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 229 households, with 857 male residents and 797 female residents. The average household size is 7.22, and SC share is 24.73% and ST share is 0% for Dhaniyawan. Population density works out to about 1,389.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
229
Total Population
1,654
Male Population
857
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
929.99
Average Household Size
7.22
SC Population
409
SC Male Population
206
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
24.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhaniyawan 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhaniyawan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhaniyawan 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.94 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
63.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhaniyawan 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhaniyawan is reported as 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhaniyawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 67.46 hectares and irrigated land is 63.15 hectares (93.6% 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
44.11
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
63.15

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhaniyawan village located?

Dhaniyawan is in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhaniyawan village in?

Dhaniyawan village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Dhaniyawan village in?

Dhaniyawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhaniyawan under?

Dhaniyawan comes under Nardiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhaniyawan?

The Census village code of Dhaniyawan is 257446.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhaniyawan under?

Dhaniyawan is listed under Pasai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nardiganj.

What is the population of Dhaniyawan village?

The village record lists 1,654 people and 229 households for Dhaniyawan.

How many households are in Dhaniyawan village?

The village record lists 229 households for Dhaniyawan.

What is the male and female population of Dhaniyawan?

The record lists 857 male residents and 797 female residents for Dhaniyawan.

What is the sex ratio of Dhaniyawan village?

The sex ratio of Dhaniyawan is 929.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhaniyawan village?

The reported geographical area of Dhaniyawan is 119 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhaniyawan village?

The approximate population density of Dhaniyawan is 1,389.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhaniyawan?

The nearest town listed for Dhaniyawan is Hisua, about 18 km away.

How far is Dhaniyawan from the district headquarters?

Dhaniyawan is about 26 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhaniyawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhaniyawan is about 5 km from Nardiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhaniyawan?

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

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

For Dhaniyawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 67.46 hectares and irrigated land is 63.15 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.