Dhanihar Village
Dhanihar is a revenue village in Shambhuganj block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 996 in 196 households (Census 2011).
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996 souls. 196 homes.
Shambhuganj block, Banka district, Bihar.
Dhanihar today
- Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,400Barahat APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Dhanihar, Shambhuganj block, Banka!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Dhanihar
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Dhanihar at a glance
Dhanihar is a mid-sized village of Shambhuganj block: 996 people in 196 households (Census 2011), 72nd of its 132 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 57.9%, level with Banka district's 57.6% (Shambhuganj block: 64.9%), while the sex ratio was 945 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 908. It falls under Chhatrahar gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 813211. The village covers 59 hectares — about 0.59 km², or roughly 1,688 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Shambhuganj Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Dhanihar is in the Chhatrahar (छत्रहार) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chhatrahar
- Chhatahar
- Goera Sahroi
- Malda Buzurg
- Harbanspur
- Pahari
- Teldiha
- Malda Khurd
- Jamuni
- Tina
- Kashidih
- Padamchak
- Masudanpur
- Jamuni
- Kashidih
- Kashidih
- Mirzapur
- Pahari Arazi
- Pahari Arazi
- Pattapahari
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dhanihar compares
By population, Dhanihar ranks #72 of 132 inhabited villages in Shambhuganj block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Dhanihar ranks
| Ranked by | Dhanihar | In Banka district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 996 | 598 of 1,702 | 24,581 of 39,073 (tied)above 37% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 196 | 574 of 1,702 (tied) | 22,663 of 39,073 (tied)above 42% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 57.9% | 763 of 1,702 | 23,705 of 39,071 (tied)above 39% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 945 per 1,000 males | 461 of 1,701 (tied) | 12,712 of 39,052 (tied)above 67% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.08 per household | 1,166 of 1,702 (tied) | 28,213 of 39,073 (tied)above 27% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,688.1 per km² | 226 of 1,695 | 8,918 of 38,451 (tied)above 77% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 39.2% | 833 of 1,702 (tied) | 11,403 of 39,073 (tied)above 71% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Dhanihar
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- PadampurRajaun, Banka877 people · 57.1% literate · 923 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- PathraDumaria, Gaya929 people · 57.6% literate · 944 per 1,000 · 5.02 per householdCompare →
- PathakdihSonhaula, Bhagalpur1,064 people · 58.8% literate · 938 per 1,000 · 5.09 per householdCompare →
- Barahmasia IstamrarSikti, Araria1,019 people · 57.3% literate · 941 per 1,000 · 4.97 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Dhanihar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 813211
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 996Census 2011
- Male / female
- 512 / 484
- Households
- 196
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 57.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 390
- Work participation
- 39.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Dhanihar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Dhanihar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dhanihar · 25.0717° N, 86.7376° E
Electoral profile
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- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Land records · official portal for Bihar
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Essential services & places near Dhanihar
Dhanihar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Shambhuganj block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district
Colleges & universities2 in Banka district
Government offices3 in Banka district
Temples1 in Banka district
Transport17 in Banka district
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People often ask about Dhanihar
Where is Dhanihar located?
Dhanihar is a village in Shambhuganj block of Banka district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Dhanihar in?
Dhanihar is in Banka district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Dhanihar belong to?
Dhanihar comes under the Chhatrahar gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dhanihar?
The pincode of Dhanihar, Shambhuganj, Banka is 813211.
What is the population of Dhanihar?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhanihar had a population of 996 (512 males and 484 females).
How many households are there in Dhanihar?
Dhanihar had 196 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Dhanihar?
Dhanihar covers about 59 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Dhanihar?
The literacy rate of Dhanihar was 57.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dhanihar?
Dhanihar had 945 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Dhanihar in?
Dhanihar is in the Shambhuganj development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Dhanihar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanihar is 240388 and its Census 2011 village code is 240388.
Which villages are near Dhanihar?
Villages near Dhanihar include Amarpur (about 17 km), Kamarganj (about 19 km).
What is the population of Dhanihar in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Dhanihar's Census 2011 population of 996 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,270 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Dhanihar?
The sarpanch of Dhanihar has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 5.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barahat APMC | 5,200 | 5,600 | 5,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 5,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 3 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dhanihar's shops. Best mandi price near Dhanihar →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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