Dhanukhi Village Overview
Dhanukhi is a village in Bankatwa tehsil of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. It lies about 3 km from Bankatwa tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Motihari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jitpur is the Gram Panchayat for Dhanukhi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dhanukhi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanukhi is 217759. The village covers a geographical area of 338.8 hectares and has a pincode of 845303. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Dhanukhi
Population & Demographics of Dhanukhi
This section provides population and demographic details of Dhanukhi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,152 | 1,123 | 1,029 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 417 | 215 | 202 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 448 | 221 | 227 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 987 | 624 | 363 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,165 | 499 | 666 |
Key population details of Dhanukhi village are given below:
- Dhanukhi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,152, including approximately 1,123 males and 1,029 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 448 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dhanukhi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.86%.
- There are around 300 households in Dhanukhi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dhanukhi
Transport facilities help residents of Dhanukhi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhanukhi
The following villages are located close to Dhanukhi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanukhi
- Where is Dhanukhi located?
- Dhanukhi village is located in Bankatwa Subdivision, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhanukhi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dhanukhi is Jitpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dhanukhi?
- The pincode of Dhanukhi is 845303.
- What is the population of Dhanukhi?
- Dhanukhi has a total population of 2,152, including 1,123 males and 1,029 females.
- How many households are there in Dhanukhi?
- There are 300 households in Dhanukhi.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhanukhi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanukhi is 45.86%. Male literacy is 55.57% and female literacy is 35.28%.