Dhantola village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Dhantola is a village in Pothia mandal, Kishanganj district, Bihar, with a population of 1,452 across 271 households. It has a literacy rate of 44.9%. The village is located at coordinates 26.202°N, 88.110°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TAYYBA ANSARI

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LGD code: 222584
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 1,452
Households: 271
Literacy rate: 44.9%
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 448
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 84 km
Distance to Patna: 305 km
Distance to Kolkata: 404 km
Nearest railway station: Gaisal · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: R. B. Nursing Home and Diagnostic Centre · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhantola compares

By population, Dhantola ranks #63 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

44.9%

+4.1% vs mandal average

Dhantola: 44.9%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

973

+40 vs mandal average

Dhantola: 973
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.4 vs mandal average

Dhantola: 5.4
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Dhantola at a glance

Dhantola is a village of 1,452 people in 271 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 63rd-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 45%, 4 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 973 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the Kishanganj district centre, 8 km from Gunabari, the nearest town, 3 km from Gaisal railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222584. The nearest hospital or health centre is R. B. Nursing Home and Diagnostic Centre, 9 km away. The sarpanch is TAYYBA ANSARI, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 12,255 in 2026, up 744% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhantola · this village	1,452	45%	—
Dhantola · Palasi	2,263	46%	0 km N
Dhantola · Dighalbank	8,108	44%	0 km N
Paschim Mankadanga · Islampur	1,011	51%	1.1 km S
Dhantola · Islampur	9,503	35%	1.1 km SW
Kathalguri · Lekang Mahadevpur Circle	566	65%	1.5 km S
Purba Mankadanga · Islampur	734	22%	1.6 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhantola

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: THAKURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): UDGARA
Total area (ha): 102.37
Irrigated area (ha): 24.44
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dhantola

LGD code: 222584
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,452
Population (projected 2026): 12,255
Households: 271
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 973
Literacy rate: 44.9%
Coordinates: 26.20155°N, 88.10955°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TAYYBA ANSARI
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (21.4 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 Kishanganj district level

Then & Now

Dhantola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,452

Census 2011 baseline

+744.0%

Population · 2026

12,255

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

271

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 1,452Census 2011
Households: 271Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 12,2552026 proj. · +744% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,97,643MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,584MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,016NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.1%NFHS-5 district

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

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Hospital· 3
High school· 1
College· 1
School· 1
Post office· 1

Education

High school
N.A. High School
📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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School
Ideal Middle School
📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 40.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 46.5 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 21.4 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Dhantola

Mandal centre

Pothia · ≈ 84 km

≈ 2 h 53 min by car · 3 h 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kishanganj · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 55 min by car · 2 h 16 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,835 people

Gunabari · ≈ 7.6 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna305 kmcapital
Kolkata404 km
Delhi1108 km
Hyderabad1395 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGaisal3 km
Bus stopNBSTC Bus Stop10 km
Hospital / PHCR. B. Nursing Home and Diagnostic Centre9 km
ATM / bankBank of India E Gallery9 km
Petrol pumpSihotia Service Station11 km
Collegesecond building19 km
Police stationRailway Police Force RPF20 km

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Sep

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com19h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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People often ask about Dhantola

What is the pincode of Dhantola?

The pincode of Dhantola, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855117. The post office is Taiyabpur.

Which post office delivers to Dhantola?

Mail for Dhantola is delivered through Taiyabpur post office, pincode 855117, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhantola located?

Dhantola is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhantola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhantola village has a population of 1,452 across 271 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhantola?

The current sarpanch of Dhantola gram panchayat is TAYYBA ANSARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhantola in?

Dhantola falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhantola in?

Dhantola falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhantola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhantola village is 44.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhantola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhantola village is 973 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhantola?

The nearest health facility to Dhantola is PHC Gangi (~21.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhantola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhantola, 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.

How far is Dhantola from Kishanganj district centre?

Dhantola is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kishanganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhantola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhantola village is 222584.

Which is the nearest town to Dhantola?

Gunabari (population 11,835, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Dhantola in a straight line.

How big is Dhantola compared to other villages in Pothia block?

Dhantola ranks 63 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (1,452 residents).

How far is Dhantola from Patna?

Dhantola is about 305 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 396 km.

How far is Dhantola from Kolkata?

Dhantola is about 404 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 526 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhantola?

Gaisal is the nearest railway station to Dhantola, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhantola?

NBSTC Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Dhantola, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhantola?

R. B. Nursing Home and Diagnostic Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhantola, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhantola?

Bank of India E Gallery is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhantola, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhantola?

Sihotia Service Station is the nearest petrol pump to Dhantola, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhantola?

Dhantola falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Dhantola?

Dhantola is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Dhantola in 2026?

Dhantola is estimated at 12,255 people in 2026, up about 744% from 1,452 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhantola in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Dhantola in Kishanganj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhantola?

TAYYBA ANSARI is the sarpanch of Dhantola gram panchayat, Pothia block. See the sarpanch list of Pothia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)