Indian Village Directory

Dhanauj Village

Dhanauj is an inhabited village in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226403, the Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 116 households and the reported area is 119.26 hectares. The local references include Rajanpur Gram Panchayat, Mahishi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Dhanauj is a village in Mahishi Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226403 and 636 people in 116 households.
Village Code226403
Population636
Households116
Area119.26 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhanauj
Census Village Code
226403
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahishi
Sub-district Census Code
01173
CD Block
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat
Rajanpur
Households
116
Population
636
Male Population
355
Female Population
281
Sex Ratio
791.55
Area
119.26 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852216
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhanauj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 636 people, 119.26 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Dhanauj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
BlockMahishi
CD BlockMahishi
Gram PanchayatRAJANPUR
  • Dhanauj falls under Mahishi Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226403.
  • The record lists 636 people living in 116 households.
  • The reported village area is 119.26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density533.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhanauj in the official administrative record. Census village code 226403, Rajanpur Gram Panchayat and Mahishi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01173
Village Census Code
226403
CD Block Code
0161
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat Name
Rajanpur

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Dhanauj, about 31 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahishi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
119.26 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 116 households, with 355 male residents and 281 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 52.83% and ST share is 0% for Dhanauj. Population density works out to about 533.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
116
Total Population
636
Male Population
355
Female Population
281
Sex Ratio
791.55
Average Household Size
5.48
SC Population
336
SC Male Population
183
SC Female Population
153
SC Population Share
52.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhanauj list 2 government primary schools 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
2
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 Other Degree Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
21.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Dhanauj include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhanauj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.03 hectares and irrigated land is 21.32 hectares (23.9% 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
19.79
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.32

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhanauj

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 852216 Saharsa Mahishi Mahisi Mahishi Pathak Tola Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar, 852216

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 Dhanauj village located?

Dhanauj is in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhanauj village in?

Dhanauj village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Dhanauj village in?

Dhanauj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhanauj under?

Dhanauj comes under Mahishi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhanauj?

The Census village code of Dhanauj is 226403.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhanauj under?

Dhanauj is listed under RAJANPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahishi.

What is the population of Dhanauj village?

The village record lists 636 people and 116 households for Dhanauj.

How many households are in Dhanauj village?

The village record lists 116 households for Dhanauj.

What is the male and female population of Dhanauj?

The record lists 355 male residents and 281 female residents for Dhanauj.

What is the sex ratio of Dhanauj village?

The sex ratio of Dhanauj is 791.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhanauj village?

The reported geographical area of Dhanauj is 119.26 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhanauj village?

The approximate population density of Dhanauj is 533.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhanauj?

The nearest town listed for Dhanauj is Saharsa, about 31 km away.

How far is Dhanauj from the district headquarters?

Dhanauj is about 31 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhanauj from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhanauj is about 12 km from Mahishi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhanauj?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dhanauj.

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

For Dhanauj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.03 hectares and irrigated land is 21.32 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhanauj. 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.