Dhankhunia is an inhabited village in Simlapal Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328888, the Census 2011 record lists 1,231 people in 276 households and the reported area is 130.41 hectares. The local references include Simlapal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khatra at about 31 km.
In short:
Dhankhunia is a village in Simlapal Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 328888 and 1,231 people in 276 households.
Village Code328888
Population1,231
Households276
Area130.41 hectares
Nearest TownKhatra
Detailed village profile
Dhankhunia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,231 people, 130.41 hectares of reported area and Khatra as the nearest town reference for Dhankhunia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dhankhunia falls under Simlapal Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 328888.
The record lists 1,231 people living in 276 households.
The reported village area is 130.41 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Khatra.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Dhankhunia
Census Village Code
328888
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simlapal
Sub-district Census Code
02372
CD Block
Simlapal
Households
276
Population
1,231
Male Population
601
Female Population
630
Sex Ratio
1,048.25
Area
130.41 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Khatra
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722151
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 Density943.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.46 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.57%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.8%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhankhunia in the official administrative record. Census village code 328888 and Simlapal CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02372
Village Census Code
328888
CD Block Code
0219
CD Block Name
Simlapal
Location and Distance
Khatra is the nearest town listed for Dhankhunia, about 31 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Simlapal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.8 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Khatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town
Khatra
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
130.41 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,231 people in 276 households, with 601 male residents and 630 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 16.57% and ST share is 23.8% for Dhankhunia. Population density works out to about 943.95 people per sq km.
Total Households
276
Total Population
1,231
Male Population
601
Female Population
630
Sex Ratio
1,048.25
Average Household Size
4.46
SC Population
204
SC Male Population
95
SC Female Population
109
SC Population Share
16.57
ST Population
293
ST Male Population
138
ST Female Population
155
ST Population Share
23.8
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhankhunia include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhankhunia 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Dhankhunia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dhankhunia is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dhankhunia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 95.51 hectares and irrigated land is 51.4 hectares (53.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.50999999999999
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
44.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.4
Canals Area In Hectares
11.4 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
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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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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Punjab National Bank
1
33%
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
722151
Bankura
Simlapal
Simlapal (Ct)
Bankura Simlapal, Bankura-722151, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151
State Bank of India
ATM
722151
Bankura
Simlapal
Simlapal (Ct)
Simlapal Near Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151
State Bank of India
ATM
722151
Bankura
Simlapal
Simlapal (Ct)
Simlapal Near Simlapal Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151
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
Where is Dhankhunia village located?
Dhankhunia is in Simlapal Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Dhankhunia village in?
Dhankhunia village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Dhankhunia village in?
Dhankhunia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dhankhunia under?
Dhankhunia comes under Simlapal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dhankhunia?
The Census village code of Dhankhunia is 328888.
What is the population of Dhankhunia village?
The village record lists 1,231 people and 276 households for Dhankhunia.
How many households are in Dhankhunia village?
The village record lists 276 households for Dhankhunia.
What is the male and female population of Dhankhunia?
The record lists 601 male residents and 630 female residents for Dhankhunia.
What is the sex ratio of Dhankhunia village?
The sex ratio of Dhankhunia is 1,048.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dhankhunia village?
The reported geographical area of Dhankhunia is 130.41 hectares.
What is the population density of Dhankhunia village?
The approximate population density of Dhankhunia is 943.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dhankhunia?
The nearest town listed for Dhankhunia is Khatra, about 31 km away.
How far is Dhankhunia from the sub-district headquarters?
Dhankhunia is about 4.8 km from Simlapal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhankhunia?
For Dhankhunia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 95.51 hectares and irrigated land is 51.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhankhunia?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhankhunia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dhankhunia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhankhunia.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Dhankhunia.
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.