Where is Dhankaul village located?
Dhankaul is in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code244053
Population1,670
Households225
Area209.27 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density798.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.89%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61.8%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.