Dhanuki - Sarmera, Nalanda

Dhanuki is a village situated in the Sarmera subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarmera and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dhanuki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanuki is 244485. The village covers a total geographical area of 477 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dhanuki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanuki

As per Census 2011, Dhanuki village has a total population of 4,867 people, consisting of 2,567 males and 2,300 females. The village has 875 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 881 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,580 literate and 2,287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanuki are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhanuki

Dhanuki is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanuki

Dhanuki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Dhanuki is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Dhanuki is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanuki

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanuki village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhanuki

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanuki village are given below:

FAQs about Dhanuki