Dhena (ढेना) — Basantpur, Supaul, Bihar

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SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA

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LGD code: 220972
Pincode: 854340
Population: 802
Households: 181
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 261

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhena compares

By population, Dhena ranks #61 of 94 villages in Basantpur mandal.

Literacy rate

67.7%

+22.9% vs mandal average

Dhena: 67.7%
Basantpur mandal: 44.8%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

+30 vs mandal average

Dhena: 961
Basantpur mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.6 vs mandal average

Dhena: 4.4
Basantpur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Dhena

LGD code: 220972
Pincode: 854340
Population (Census 2011): 802
Population (projected 2026): 946
Households: 181
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Supaul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pipra
Member of Parliament: Dileshwar Kamait
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rambilash Kamat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA
Block / Mandal: Basantpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Supaul district level

Then & Now

Dhena — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

802

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

946

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

181

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

213

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 802Census 2011
Households: 181Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9462026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 213

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Supaul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Supaul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Supaul district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Basantpur mandal

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What is the pincode of Dhena?

The pincode of Dhena, Basantpur mandal, Supaul district, Bihar is 854340.

In which district is Dhena located?

Dhena is a village in Basantpur mandal of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhena as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhena village has a population of 802 across 181 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhena?

The current sarpanch of Dhena gram panchayat is SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhena in?

Dhena falls under the Supaul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhena in?

Dhena falls under the Pipra assembly constituency (AC #42) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhena?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhena village is 67.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhena?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhena village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhena?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhena, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhena?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhena village is 220972.

How big is Dhena compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Dhena ranks 61 of 94 villages in Basantpur mandal by Census 2011 population (802 residents).

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What is the pincode of Dhena?

In which district is Dhena located?

What is the population of Dhena as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhena?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhena in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhena in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhena?

What is the sex ratio in Dhena?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhena?

What is the LGD code of Dhena?

How big is Dhena compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Dhena on the mapढेना

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dhena

What is the pincode of Dhena?

In which district is Dhena located?

What is the population of Dhena as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhena?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhena in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhena in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhena?

What is the sex ratio in Dhena?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhena?

What is the LGD code of Dhena?

How big is Dhena compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhena — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Dhena

Open jobs in Dhena