Indian Village Directory

Dhankaul Village

Dhankaul is an inhabited village in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244053, the Census 2011 record lists 1,670 people in 225 households and the reported area is 209.27 hectares. The local references include Efani Gram Panchayat, Ariari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 8 km.

In short:

Dhankaul is a village in Ariari Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244053 and 1,670 people in 225 households.

Village Code244053
Population1,670
Households225
Area209.27 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura

Detailed village profile

Dhankaul at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,670 people, 209.27 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Dhankaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
Block Ariari
CD Block Ariari
Gram Panchayat Efani
  • Dhankaul falls under Ariari Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244053.
  • The record lists 1,670 people living in 225 households.
  • The reported village area is 209.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
  • 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
Dhankaul
Census Village Code
244053
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ariari
Sub-district Census Code
01377
CD Block
Ariari
Gram Panchayat
Efani
Households
225
Population
1,670
Male Population
837
Female Population
833
Sex Ratio
995.22
Area
209.27 hectares
Area
2.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 798.01 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.42 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 61.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhankaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 244053, Efani Gram Panchayat and Ariari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01377
Village Census Code
244053
CD Block Code
0365
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Ariari
Gram Panchayat Name
Efani

Location and Distance

Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Dhankaul, about 8 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ariari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
209.27 hectares
Area
2.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,670 people in 225 households, with 837 male residents and 833 female residents. The average household size is 7.42, and SC share is 26.89% and ST share is 0% for Dhankaul. Population density works out to about 798.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
225
Total Population
1,670
Male Population
837
Female Population
833
Sex Ratio
995.22
Average Household Size
7.42
SC Population
449
SC Male Population
226
SC Female Population
223
SC Population Share
26.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhankaul 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 Dhankaul. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
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
92.08 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhankaul 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhankaul is reported as 7 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
7 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
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhankaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 184.74 hectares and irrigated land is 114.18 hectares (61.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
184.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
70.56 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
114.18
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
22.1 hectares

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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhankaul

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
5–10 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Idbi Bank Limited 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
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Ariari Nabinagar Kakrar VILL-Nabinagar Kakrar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105

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 Dhankaul village located?

Dhankaul is in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhankaul village in?

Dhankaul village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Dhankaul village in?

Dhankaul village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhankaul under?

Dhankaul comes under Ariari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhankaul?

The Census village code of Dhankaul is 244053.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhankaul under?

Dhankaul is listed under Efani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ariari.

What is the population of Dhankaul village?

The village record lists 1,670 people and 225 households for Dhankaul.

How many households are in Dhankaul village?

The village record lists 225 households for Dhankaul.

What is the male and female population of Dhankaul?

The record lists 837 male residents and 833 female residents for Dhankaul.

What is the sex ratio of Dhankaul village?

The sex ratio of Dhankaul is 995.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhankaul village?

The reported geographical area of Dhankaul is 209.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhankaul village?

The approximate population density of Dhankaul is 798.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhankaul?

The nearest town listed for Dhankaul is Sheikhpura, about 8 km away.

How far is Dhankaul from the district headquarters?

Dhankaul is about 8 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhankaul from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhankaul is about 8 km from Ariari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhankaul?

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

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

For Dhankaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 184.74 hectares and irrigated land is 114.18 hectares.

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

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