Dhanarangi - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Dhanarangi is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Rupan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanarangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanarangi is 361254. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Dhanarangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanarangi

As per Census 2011, Dhanarangi village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 135 males and 150 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population285135150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)285135150
Literate Population1216655
Illiterate Population1646995

Nearby Villages of Dhanarangi

Dhanarangi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalbahalSouth-West0.88 km
BadtoalSouth1.01 km
SonapaniNorth1.02 km
RupanWest1.55 km
RojamdihNorth1.57 km
GopinathdihEast1.73 km
TesratanrSouth-East1.86 km
BarketniNorth-East1.91 km
KanduatanrSouth2.17 km
NaudihaNorth-West2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanarangi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhanarangi. The nearest railway station is Chhota Ambana, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Dhanarangi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanarangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanarangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhanarangi

Where is Dhanarangi located?

Dhanarangi village is located in Purbi Tundi* Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanarangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanarangi is Rupan.

What is the pincode of Dhanarangi?

The pincode of Dhanarangi is 828142.

What is the population of Dhanarangi?

Dhanarangi has a total population of 285, including 135 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Dhanarangi?

There are 48 households in Dhanarangi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanarangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanarangi is 42.46%. Male literacy is 48.89% and female literacy is 36.67%.