Dhanwe (धनवे) — Sikandra, Jamui, Bihar

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LGD code: 258640
Pincode: 811315
Population: 2,149
Households: 307
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Sex ratio: 888 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,210

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanwe compares

By population, Dhanwe ranks #23 of 68 villages in Sikandra mandal.

Literacy rate

57.1%

+8.2% vs mandal average

Dhanwe: 57.1%
Sikandra mandal: 48.9%
Jamui district: 48.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

888

−49 vs mandal average

Dhanwe: 888
Sikandra mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

7.0

+1.2 vs mandal average

Dhanwe: 7.0
Sikandra mandal: 5.8

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

Key facts — Dhanwe

LGD code: 258640
Pincode: 811315
Population (Census 2011): 2,149
Population (projected 2026): 2,534
Households: 307
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 888
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bachhwara
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surendra Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: binod kumar
Block / Mandal: Sikandra

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 Jamui district level

Then & Now

Dhanwe — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,149

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,534

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

307

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

362

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: 2,149Census 2011
Households: 307Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 888 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 362

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 · Jamui district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamui district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamui 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Sikandra mandal

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What is the pincode of Dhanwe?

The pincode of Dhanwe, Sikandra mandal, Jamui district, Bihar is 811315.

In which district is Dhanwe located?

Dhanwe is a village in Sikandra mandal of Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhanwe as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanwe village has a population of 2,149 across 307 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanwe?

The current sarpanch of Dhanwe gram panchayat is binod kumar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanwe in?

Dhanwe falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanwe in?

Dhanwe falls under the Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC #142) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanwe?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanwe village is 57.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanwe?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanwe village is 888 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanwe?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanwe, 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 Dhanwe?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanwe village is 258640.

How big is Dhanwe compared to other villages in Sikandra mandal?

Dhanwe ranks 23 of 68 villages in Sikandra mandal by Census 2011 population (2,149 residents).

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How Dhanwe compares

Key facts — Dhanwe

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanwe — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanwe on the mapधनवे

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

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People often ask about Dhanwe

What is the pincode of Dhanwe?

In which district is Dhanwe located?

What is the population of Dhanwe as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanwe?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanwe in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanwe in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanwe?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanwe?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanwe?

What is the LGD code of Dhanwe?

How big is Dhanwe compared to other villages in Sikandra mandal?

Dhanwe on the mapधनवे

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 Dhanwe

What is the pincode of Dhanwe?

In which district is Dhanwe located?

What is the population of Dhanwe as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanwe?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanwe in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanwe in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanwe?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanwe?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanwe?

What is the LGD code of Dhanwe?

How big is Dhanwe compared to other villages in Sikandra mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanwe — 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 Dhanwe

Open jobs in Dhanwe