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Dhanbad Village

Dhanbad is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358818, the Census 2011 record lists 1,250 people in 248 households and the reported area is 177 hectares. The local references include Kaliyani Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Dhanbad is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358818 and 1,250 people in 248 households.
Village Code358818
Population1,250
Households248
Area177 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhanbad
Census Village Code
358818
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code
02568
CD Block
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat
Kaliyani
Households
248
Population
1,250
Male Population
656
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
905.49
Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816115
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhanbad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,250 people, 177 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Dhanbad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtTaljhari
CD BlockTaljhari
Gram PanchayatKALIYANI
  • Dhanbad falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358818.
  • The record lists 1,250 people living in 248 households.
  • The reported village area is 177 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density706.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhanbad in the official administrative record. Census village code 358818, Kaliyani Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
358818
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Kaliyani

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Dhanbad, about 7 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
31 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
470 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT
470 km
Total Geographical Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,250 people in 248 households, with 656 male residents and 594 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 13.92% and ST share is 18.08% for Dhanbad. Population density works out to about 706.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
248
Total Population
1,250
Male Population
656
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
905.49
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
174
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
90
SC Population Share
13.92
ST Population
226
ST Male Population
115
ST Female Population
111
ST Population Share
18.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhanbad list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.88 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhanbad include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhanbad include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhanbad show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 92.37 hectares and irrigated land is 3.88 hectares (4.2% 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
34.24
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.36 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.04 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.92 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
34.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
92.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
88.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.88
Canals Area In Hectares
2 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhanbad village located?

Dhanbad is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Dhanbad village in?

Dhanbad village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Dhanbad village in?

Dhanbad village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Dhanbad under?

Dhanbad comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhanbad?

The Census village code of Dhanbad is 358818.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhanbad under?

Dhanbad is listed under KALIYANI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Dhanbad village?

The village record lists 1,250 people and 248 households for Dhanbad.

How many households are in Dhanbad village?

The village record lists 248 households for Dhanbad.

What is the male and female population of Dhanbad?

The record lists 656 male residents and 594 female residents for Dhanbad.

What is the sex ratio of Dhanbad village?

The sex ratio of Dhanbad is 905.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhanbad village?

The reported geographical area of Dhanbad is 177 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhanbad village?

The approximate population density of Dhanbad is 706.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhanbad?

The nearest town listed for Dhanbad is Sahibganj, about 7 km away.

How far is Dhanbad from the district headquarters?

Dhanbad is about 7 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhanbad from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhanbad is about 31 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhanbad?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools for Dhanbad.

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

For Dhanbad, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 92.37 hectares and irrigated land is 3.88 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.