Danhi village, Harsidhi block | Pincode 845422

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Danhi is a village in Harsidhi mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, with a population of 789 across 158 households. The village has a literacy rate of 36.6% and postal code 845422.

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LGD code: 218066
Pincode: 845422
Post office: Harsiddhi
Population: 789
Households: 158
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 313
Distance to district centre: 36 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Patna: 93 km
Distance to Kolkata: 476 km
Nearest railway station: Shisho · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Agrachal Nursing Home · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Danhi compares

By population, Danhi ranks #60 of 61 villages in Harsidhi mandal.

Literacy rate

36.6%

−10.0% vs mandal average

Danhi: 36.6%
Harsidhi mandal: 46.6%
Purbi Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,049

+145 vs mandal average

Danhi: 1,049
Harsidhi mandal: 904

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Danhi: 5.0
Harsidhi mandal: 5.4

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

Danhi at a glance

Danhi is a village of 789 people in 158 households (Census 2011) in Harsidhi block, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, the 60th-largest of 61 villages in Harsidhi block. Literacy is 37%, 10 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 1,049 women per 1,000 men. It lies 36 km from the Purbi Champaran district centre, 8 km from Singhwara, the nearest town, 7 km from Shisho railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 845422, served by Harsiddhi post office; the LGD village code is 218066. The nearest hospital or health centre is Agrachal Nursing Home, 8 km away. The village votes in Bahadurpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Madan Sahni. The population is estimated at 930 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Danhi · this village	789	37%	—
Banauli · Aurai	564	36%	3.3 km S
Banauli · Rampur	733	73%	3.3 km S
Banauli · Barun	660	63%	3.3 km S
Banauli · Chenari	—	—	3.3 km S
Banauli · Sursand	4,449	46%	3.3 km S
Banauli · Agiaon	2,441	55%	3.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Danhi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 3
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: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MOTIHARI
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Harpur Ray
Total area (ha): 82
Irrigated area (ha): 28.31
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Danhi

LGD code: 218066
Pincode: 845422
Post office: Harsiddhi
Population (Census 2011): 789
Population (projected 2026): 930
Households: 158
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1049
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Coordinates: 26.17074°N, 85.80996°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bahadurpur
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madan Sahni
Block / Mandal: Harsidhi

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 Purbi Champaran district level

Then & Now

Danhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

789

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

930

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

158

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

186

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: 789Census 2011
Households: 158Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1862026 projection
Active job cards: 4,71,542MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,32,311MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Purbi Champaran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purbi Champaran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purbi Champaran 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Danhi

Mandal centre

Harsidhi · ≈ 3.8 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purbi Champaran · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 14 min by car · 1 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,059 people

Singhwara · ≈ 7.9 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna93 kmcapital
Kolkata476 km
Delhi891 km
Hyderabad1235 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationShisho7 km
Hospital / PHCAgrachal Nursing Home8 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda19 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump29 km
CollegeDr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University24 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station26 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
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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
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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What is the pincode of Danhi?

The pincode of Danhi, Harsidhi block, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar is 845422. The post office is Harsiddhi.

Which post office delivers to Danhi?

Mail for Danhi is delivered through Harsiddhi post office, pincode 845422, in Harsidhi block, Purbi Champaran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Danhi located?

Danhi is a village in Harsidhi block of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Danhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Danhi village has a population of 789 across 158 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Danhi in?

Danhi falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Danhi in?

Danhi falls under the Bahadurpur assembly constituency (AC #85) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Danhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Danhi village is 36.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Danhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Danhi village is 1049 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Danhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Danhi, 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 Danhi from Purbi Champaran district centre?

Danhi is approximately 36 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purbi Champaran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Danhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Danhi village is 218066.

Which is the nearest town to Danhi?

Singhwara (population 12,059, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Danhi in a straight line.

How big is Danhi compared to other villages in Harsidhi block?

Danhi ranks 60 of 61 villages in Harsidhi block by Census 2011 population (789 residents).

How far is Danhi from Patna?

Danhi is about 93 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 121 km.

How far is Danhi from Kolkata?

Danhi is about 476 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 619 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Danhi?

Shisho is the nearest railway station to Danhi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Danhi?

Agrachal Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Danhi, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Danhi?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Danhi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Danhi?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Danhi, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Danhi?

Danhi falls under Bahadurpur assembly constituency (AC 85). The sitting MLA is Madan Sahni (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Danhi?

Danhi is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Danhi in 2026?

Danhi is estimated at 930 people in 2026, up about 18% from 789 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Danhi in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)