Dhankurda - Mahagama, Godda

Dhankurda is a village situated in the Mahagama subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagama and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Godda.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhankurda is 356759. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.61 hectares and falls under the 814155 pincode.

Dhankurda is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahagama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhankurda

As per Census 2011, Dhankurda village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 255 males and 210 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 188 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhankurda

Dhankurda 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 Dhankurda

The nearest railway station is Ekchari, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Dhankurda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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