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Dhaniwari Village

Dhaniwari is an inhabited village in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551676, the Census 2011 record lists 1,390 people in 303 households and the reported area is 1,233.32 hectares. The local references include Dahanu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dahanu at about 34 km.

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Quick answer: Dhaniwari is a village in Dahanu Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 551676 and 1,390 people in 303 households.
Village Code551676
Population1,390
Households303
Area1,233.32 hectares
Nearest TownDahanu

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhaniwari
Census Village Code
551676
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dahanu
Sub-district Census Code
04158
CD Block
Dahanu
Households
303
Population
1,390
Male Population
655
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
1,122.14
Area
1,233.32 hectares
Area
12.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Dahanu
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhaniwari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,390 people, 1,233.32 hectares of reported area and Dahanu as the nearest town reference for Dhaniwari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThane
TalukaDahanu
CD BlockDahanu
  • Dhaniwari falls under Dahanu Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 551676.
  • The record lists 1,390 people living in 303 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,233.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dahanu.
  • 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 Density112.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.93%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhaniwari in the official administrative record. Census village code 551676 and Dahanu CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04158
Village Census Code
551676
CD Block Code
0209
CD Block Name
Dahanu

Location and Distance

Dahanu is the nearest town listed for Dhaniwari, about 34 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dahanu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
34 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dahanu
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town
Dahanu
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
1,233.32 hectares
Area
12.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,390 people in 303 households, with 655 male residents and 735 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.93% for Dhaniwari. Population density works out to about 112.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
303
Total Population
1,390
Male Population
655
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
1,122.14
Average Household Size
4.59
ST Population
1,389
ST Male Population
654
ST Female Population
735
ST Population Share
99.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhaniwari list 4 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhaniwari. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhaniwari include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
National Highway
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 Dhaniwari 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhaniwari is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhaniwari show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 258.86 hectares and irrigated land is 258.86 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
921.99 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
47.57 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
258.86
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
258.86

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhaniwari village located?

Dhaniwari is in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Dhaniwari village in?

Dhaniwari village is in Thane district.

Which state is Dhaniwari village in?

Dhaniwari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Dhaniwari under?

Dhaniwari comes under Dahanu Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhaniwari?

The Census village code of Dhaniwari is 551676.

What is the population of Dhaniwari village?

The village record lists 1,390 people and 303 households for Dhaniwari.

How many households are in Dhaniwari village?

The village record lists 303 households for Dhaniwari.

What is the male and female population of Dhaniwari?

The record lists 655 male residents and 735 female residents for Dhaniwari.

What is the sex ratio of Dhaniwari village?

The sex ratio of Dhaniwari is 1,122.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhaniwari village?

The reported geographical area of Dhaniwari is 1,233.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhaniwari village?

The approximate population density of Dhaniwari is 112.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhaniwari?

The nearest town listed for Dhaniwari is Dahanu, about 34 km away.

How far is Dhaniwari from the district headquarters?

Dhaniwari is about 110 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhaniwari from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhaniwari is about 34 km from Dahanu, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhaniwari?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools for Dhaniwari.

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

For Dhaniwari, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 258.86 hectares and irrigated land is 258.86 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dhaniwari.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhaniwari.

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.