Dhanchhu (धांचू) — Fatehpur, Gaya, Bihar

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LGD code: 257027
Pincode: 824232
Population: 1,192
Households: 160
Literacy rate: 35.7%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 548

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanchhu compares

By population, Dhanchhu ranks #66 of 174 villages in Fatehpur mandal.

Literacy rate

35.7%

−11.2% vs mandal average

Dhanchhu: 35.7%
Fatehpur mandal: 46.9%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−51 vs mandal average

Dhanchhu: 898
Fatehpur mandal: 949

Household size

people per home

7.5

+0.8 vs mandal average

Dhanchhu: 7.5
Fatehpur mandal: 6.7

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

Key facts — Dhanchhu

LGD code: 257027
Pincode: 824232
Population (Census 2011): 1,192
Population (projected 2026): 1,405
Households: 160
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 35.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bibhutipur
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ajay Kumar
Block / Mandal: Fatehpur
Nearest police station: Police Station Dalsinghsarai (1.8 km)
Nearest bank: SBI Bank (1.9 km)
Nearest railway station: Dalsingh Sarai (1.4 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 Gaya district level

Then & Now

Dhanchhu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,192

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,405

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

160

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

189

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: 1,192Census 2011
Households: 160Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4052026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 189

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

Dhanchhu on the mapधांचू

Centred on Fatehpur mandal

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Notable places near Dhanchhu · Fatehpur mandal area

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Railway· 2
Hospital· 1
Shop· 1
Police· 1
Bank· 1
School· 1

Education

School
Kusumwati Kanya Madhya Vidyalay Dalsinghsarai
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Healthcare

Hospital
Ishika Diagnostic | Authorized Dr. Lal Pathlabs Collection Center
↗ website📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Dhanchhu?

The pincode of Dhanchhu, Fatehpur mandal, Gaya district, Bihar is 824232.

In which district is Dhanchhu located?

Dhanchhu is a village in Fatehpur mandal of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhanchhu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanchhu village has a population of 1,192 across 160 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanchhu in?

Dhanchhu falls under the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanchhu in?

Dhanchhu falls under the Bibhutipur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanchhu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanchhu village is 35.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanchhu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanchhu village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanchhu?

The nearest health facility to Dhanchhu is Ishika Diagnostic | Authorized Dr. Lal Pathlabs Collection Center (~1.2 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Dhanchhu?

The nearest railway station to Dhanchhu is Dalsingh Sarai (~1.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanchhu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanchhu, 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 Dhanchhu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanchhu village is 257027.

How big is Dhanchhu compared to other villages in Fatehpur mandal?

Dhanchhu ranks 66 of 174 villages in Fatehpur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,192 residents).

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Key facts — Dhanchhu

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Dhanchhu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the literacy rate in Dhanchhu?

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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 Dhanchhu

What is the pincode of Dhanchhu?

In which district is Dhanchhu located?

What is the population of Dhanchhu as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanchhu in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanchhu in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanchhu?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanchhu?

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanchhu?

What is the nearest railway station to Dhanchhu?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanchhu?

What is the LGD code of Dhanchhu?

How big is Dhanchhu compared to other villages in Fatehpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanchhu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanchhu on the mapधांचू

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

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