Where is Dhankaul village located?
Dhankaul is in Piprarhi Block of Sheohar district in Bihar, India.
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Dhankaul Village
Dhankaul is an inhabited village in Piprarhi Block of Sheohar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218812, the Census 2011 record lists 8,766 people in 2,111 households and the reported area is 557 hectares. The local references include Dhankau Gram Panchayat, Piprarhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheohar at about 9 km.
Dhankaul is a village in Piprarhi Block, Sheohar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218812 and 8,766 people in 2,111 households.
Village Code218812
Population8,766
Households2,111
Area557 hectares
Nearest TownSheohar
Detailed village profile
Dhankaul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,766 people, 557 hectares of reported area and Sheohar as the nearest town reference for Dhankaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dhankaul falls under Piprarhi Block in Sheohar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 218812.
- The record lists 8,766 people living in 2,111 households.
- The reported village area is 557 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sheohar.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Dhankaul
- Census Village Code
- 218812
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sheohar
- District Census Code
- 205
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Piprarhi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01059
- CD Block
- Piprarhi
- Gram Panchayat
- Dhankau
- Households
- 2,111
- Population
- 8,766
- Male Population
- 4,582
- Female Population
- 4,184
- Sex Ratio
- 913.14
- Area
- 557 hectares
- Area
- 5.57 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sheohar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 843324
- 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
1,573.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
12.41%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
53.1%
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 218812, Dhankau Gram Panchayat and Piprarhi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 205
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01059
- Village Census Code
- 218812
- CD Block Code
- 0047
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Piprarhi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dhankau
Location and Distance
Sheohar is the nearest town listed for Dhankaul, about 9 km away. Sheohar is listed as the district headquarters at about 9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Piprarhi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheohar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sheohar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sheohar
- Distance within State/UT
- 9 km
- Nearest Town
- Sheohar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 557 hectares
- Area
- 5.57 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,766 people in 2,111 households, with 4,582 male residents and 4,184 female residents. The average household size is 4.15, and SC share is 12.41% and ST share is 0.01% for Dhankaul. Population density works out to about 1,573.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,111
- Total Population
- 8,766
- Male Population
- 4,582
- Female Population
- 4,184
- Sex Ratio
- 913.14
- Average Household Size
- 4.15
- SC Population
- 1,088
- SC Male Population
- 581
- SC Female Population
- 507
- SC Population Share
- 12.41
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.01
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dhankaul list 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 government secondary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhankaul. 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
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhankaul include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhankaul include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Dhankaul include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- 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 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users 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 386.34 hectares and irrigated land is 205 hectares (53.1% 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
- 30.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 120.66 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 386.34
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 181.34 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 205.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 150 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 55 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Government Others
- Available
- Government Others Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 843324 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) | Bela Parihar Rd. Parihar Dakshini, Bihar Bela Parihar Rd. Parihar Dakshini, Bihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843324 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 843324 | Sitamarhi | Parihar | Pariharpur | Pariharpur Agri.dev.br.parihar, Teh.parihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843324 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 843324 | Sitamarhi | Sursand | Sursand Asli | Sbi Sursand Sbi Sursand, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843324 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 843324 | Sitamarhi | Parihar | Pariharpur | Baba Chauk, At+post+ps-Parihar Baba Chauk, At+post+ps-Parihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843324 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 843324 | Sitamarhi | Parihar | Jagdhar | Jagdhar, Teh.parihar Jagdhar, Teh.parihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843324 |
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 Sheohar district.
Which state is Dhankaul village in?
Dhankaul village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dhankaul under?
Dhankaul comes under Piprarhi 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 218812.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dhankaul under?
Dhankaul is listed under Dhankau Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Piprarhi.
What is the population of Dhankaul village?
The village record lists 8,766 people and 2,111 households for Dhankaul.
How many households are in Dhankaul village?
The village record lists 2,111 households for Dhankaul.
What is the male and female population of Dhankaul?
The record lists 4,582 male residents and 4,184 female residents for Dhankaul.
What is the sex ratio of Dhankaul village?
The sex ratio of Dhankaul is 913.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dhankaul village?
The reported geographical area of Dhankaul is 557 hectares.
What is the population density of Dhankaul village?
The approximate population density of Dhankaul is 1,573.79 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 Sheohar, about 9 km away.
How far is Dhankaul from the district headquarters?
Dhankaul is about 9 km from Sheohar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dhankaul from the sub-district headquarters?
Dhankaul is about 16 km from Piprarhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dhankaul?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 government secondary schools for Dhankaul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhankaul?
For Dhankaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 386.34 hectares and irrigated land is 205 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhankaul?
The page shows 6 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.