Dhangi - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Dhangi is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Dhangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangi is 361397. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.53 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode.

Dhangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Dhangi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangi village had a total population of 2,606 people, including 1,373 males and 1,233 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 985.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhangi

Dhangi 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 Dhangi

Dhangi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nichitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Dhangi is about 15 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 Dhangi

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

Health Facilities in Dhangi

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

FAQs about Dhangi