Dhanej (धनेज) — Nawanagar, Buxar, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SATYENDRA KUMAR SINGH

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LGD code: 248854
Pincode: 802129
Population: 524
Households: 88
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 1148 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 217

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanej compares

By population, Dhanej ranks #69 of 107 villages in Nawanagar mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Dhanej: 53.6%
Nawanagar mandal: 54.3%
Buxar district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,148

+197 vs mandal average

Dhanej: 1,148
Nawanagar mandal: 951

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.5 vs mandal average

Dhanej: 6.0
Nawanagar mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Dhanej

LGD code: 248854
Pincode: 802129
Population (Census 2011): 524
Population (projected 2026): 618
Households: 88
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1148
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Makhdumpur
Member of Parliament: Surendra Prasad Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subedar Das
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SATYENDRA KUMAR SINGH
Block / Mandal: Nawanagar
Nearest railway station: Niyazipur (4.3 km)

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 Buxar district level

Then & Now

Dhanej — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

524

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

618

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

104

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: 524Census 2011
Households: 88Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1148 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6182026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 104

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

Dhanej on the mapधनेज

Centred on Nawanagar mandal

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Notable places near Dhanej · Nawanagar mandal area

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Dhanej doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Nawanagar mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

6 places mapped

Railway· 4
Hospital· 2

Healthcare

Hospital
saren
📍 8.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Referal Hospital, Makhdumpur
📍 11.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Niyazipur
📍 4.3 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Mira Bigha
📍 5.5 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Dhanej?

The pincode of Dhanej, Nawanagar mandal, Buxar district, Bihar is 802129.

In which district is Dhanej located?

Dhanej is a village in Nawanagar mandal of Buxar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhanej as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanej village has a population of 524 across 88 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanej?

The current sarpanch of Dhanej gram panchayat is SATYENDRA KUMAR SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanej in?

Dhanej falls under the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanej in?

Dhanej falls under the Makhdumpur assembly constituency (AC #218) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanej?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanej village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanej?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanej village is 1148 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanej?

The nearest health facility to Dhanej is saren (~8.3 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Dhanej?

The nearest railway station to Dhanej is Niyazipur (~4.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanej?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanej, 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 Dhanej?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanej village is 248854.

How big is Dhanej compared to other villages in Nawanagar mandal?

Dhanej ranks 69 of 107 villages in Nawanagar mandal by Census 2011 population (524 residents).

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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 Dhanej

What is the pincode of Dhanej?

In which district is Dhanej located?

What is the population of Dhanej as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanej?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanej in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanej in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanej?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanej?

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanej?

What is the nearest railway station to Dhanej?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanej?

What is the LGD code of Dhanej?

How big is Dhanej compared to other villages in Nawanagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanej — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanej on the mapधनेज

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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