Indian Village Directory

Dhankeshra Village

Dhankeshra is an inhabited village in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 162960, the Census 2011 record lists 699 people in 131 households and the reported area is 56.79 hectares. The local references include Binda Chak Mukim Gram Panchayat, Saidabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Allahabad at about 235 km.

In short:

Dhankeshra is a village in Handia Tehsil, Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 162960 and 699 people in 131 households.

Village Code162960
Population699
Households131
Area56.79 hectares
Nearest TownAllahabad

Detailed village profile

Dhankeshra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 699 people, 56.79 hectares of reported area and Allahabad as the nearest town reference for Dhankeshra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Allahabad
Tehsil Handia
CD Block Saidabad
Gram Panchayat BINDA CHAK MUKIM
  • Dhankeshra falls under Handia Tehsil in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 162960.
  • The record lists 699 people living in 131 households.
  • The reported village area is 56.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Allahabad.
  • 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
Dhankeshra
Census Village Code
162960
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Allahabad
District Census Code
175
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Handia
Sub-district Census Code
00893
CD Block
Saidabad
Gram Panchayat
Binda Chak Mukim
Households
131
Population
699
Male Population
373
Female Population
326
Sex Ratio
873.99
Area
56.79 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Nearest Town Distance
235 km
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 1,230.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 43.06% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhankeshra in the official administrative record. Census village code 162960, Binda Chak Mukim Gram Panchayat and Saidabad CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
175
Sub-district Census Code
00893
Village Census Code
162960
CD Block Code
0472
CD Block Name
Saidabad
Gram Panchayat Name
Binda Chak Mukim

Location and Distance

Allahabad is the nearest town listed for Dhankeshra, about 235 km away. Allahabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Handia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Allahabad
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Allahabad
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Town
235 km
Total Geographical Area
56.79 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 699 people in 131 households, with 373 male residents and 326 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 43.06% and ST share is 0% for Dhankeshra. Population density works out to about 1,230.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
131
Total Population
699
Male Population
373
Female Population
326
Sex Ratio
873.99
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
301
SC Male Population
169
SC Female Population
132
SC Population Share
43.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhankeshra list 1 government primary school. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhankeshra 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.26 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhankeshra 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 Dhankeshra include self-help groups 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhankeshra is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhankeshra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy,bajra,jowar,arhar,pumppkin, Wheat,potato and Urad,moong, net sown area is 40.29 hectares and irrigated land is 40.29 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy,bajra,jowar,arhar,pumppkin
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat,potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Urad,moong
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.42
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9.32 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.39 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.29
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.29

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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhankeshra village located?

Dhankeshra is in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dhankeshra village in?

Dhankeshra village is in Allahabad district.

Which state is Dhankeshra village in?

Dhankeshra village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Dhankeshra under?

Dhankeshra comes under Handia Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhankeshra?

The Census village code of Dhankeshra is 162960.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhankeshra under?

Dhankeshra is listed under BINDA CHAK MUKIM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Saidabad.

What is the population of Dhankeshra village?

The village record lists 699 people and 131 households for Dhankeshra.

How many households are in Dhankeshra village?

The village record lists 131 households for Dhankeshra.

What is the male and female population of Dhankeshra?

The record lists 373 male residents and 326 female residents for Dhankeshra.

What is the sex ratio of Dhankeshra village?

The sex ratio of Dhankeshra is 873.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhankeshra village?

The reported geographical area of Dhankeshra is 56.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhankeshra village?

The approximate population density of Dhankeshra is 1,230.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhankeshra?

The nearest town listed for Dhankeshra is Allahabad, about 235 km away.

How far is Dhankeshra from the district headquarters?

Dhankeshra is about 30 km from Allahabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhankeshra from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhankeshra is about 5 km from Handia, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhankeshra?

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

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

For Dhankeshra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy,bajra,jowar,arhar,pumppkin, Wheat,potato and Urad,moong, net sown area is 40.29 hectares and irrigated land is 40.29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.