Indian Village Directory

Dhuniar Village

Dhuniar is an inhabited village in Rajmahal Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359207, the Census 2011 record lists 1,343 people in 262 households and the reported area is 363 hectares. The local references include Babupur Gram Panchayat, Rajmahal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 0 km.

In short:

Dhuniar is a village in Rajmahal Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359207 and 1,343 people in 262 households.

Village Code359207
Population1,343
Households262
Area363 hectares

Detailed village profile

Dhuniar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,343 people, 363 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Dhuniar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Rajmahal
CD Block Rajmahal
Gram Panchayat BABUPUR
  • Dhuniar falls under Rajmahal Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359207.
  • The record lists 1,343 people living in 262 households.
  • The reported village area is 363 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajmahal.
  • 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
Dhuniar
Census Village Code
359207
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajmahal
Sub-district Census Code
02569
CD Block
Rajmahal
Gram Panchayat
Babupur
Households
262
Population
1,343
Male Population
704
Female Population
639
Sex Ratio
907.67
Area
363 hectares
Area
3.63 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816116
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 369.97 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.98% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhuniar in the official administrative record. Census village code 359207, Babupur Gram Panchayat and Rajmahal CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02569
Village Census Code
359207
CD Block Code
0075
CD Block Name
Rajmahal
Gram Panchayat Name
Babupur

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Dhuniar, about 0 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajmahal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
363 hectares
Area
3.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,343 people in 262 households, with 704 male residents and 639 female residents. The average household size is 5.13, and SC share is 5.88% and ST share is 16.98% for Dhuniar. Population density works out to about 369.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
262
Total Population
1,343
Male Population
704
Female Population
639
Sex Ratio
907.67
Average Household Size
5.13
SC Population
79
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
5.88
ST Population
228
ST Male Population
110
ST Female Population
118
ST Population Share
16.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhuniar list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhuniar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhuniar 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
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
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 Dhuniar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhuniar is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhuniar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 342.63 hectares and irrigated land is 50.25 hectares (14.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
342.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
292.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.25
Canals Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhuniar village located?

Dhuniar is in Rajmahal Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Dhuniar village in?

Dhuniar village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Dhuniar village in?

Dhuniar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Dhuniar under?

Dhuniar comes under Rajmahal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhuniar?

The Census village code of Dhuniar is 359207.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhuniar under?

Dhuniar is listed under BABUPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajmahal.

What is the population of Dhuniar village?

The village record lists 1,343 people and 262 households for Dhuniar.

How many households are in Dhuniar village?

The village record lists 262 households for Dhuniar.

What is the male and female population of Dhuniar?

The record lists 704 male residents and 639 female residents for Dhuniar.

What is the sex ratio of Dhuniar village?

The sex ratio of Dhuniar is 907.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhuniar village?

The reported geographical area of Dhuniar is 363 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhuniar village?

The approximate population density of Dhuniar is 369.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhuniar?

The nearest town listed for Dhuniar is Rajmahal, about 0 km away.

How far is Dhuniar from the district headquarters?

Dhuniar is about 41 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhuniar from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhuniar is about 13 km from Rajmahal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhuniar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dhuniar.

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

For Dhuniar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 342.63 hectares and irrigated land is 50.25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.