Dhankaul (ढनकौल) — Patepur, Vaishali, Bihar

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LGD code: 235145
Pincode: 844113
Population: 3,535
Households: 703
Literacy rate: 58.6%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,265

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhankaul compares

By population, Dhankaul ranks #37 of 143 villages in Patepur mandal.

Literacy rate

58.6%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Dhankaul: 58.6%
Patepur mandal: 51.2%
Vaishali district: 55.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

916

−5 vs mandal average

Dhankaul: 916
Patepur mandal: 921

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.3 vs mandal average

Dhankaul: 5.0
Patepur mandal: 5.3

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

Key facts — Dhankaul

LGD code: 235145
Pincode: 844113
Population (Census 2011): 3,535
Population (projected 2026): 4,168
Households: 703
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 58.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHOBHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Patepur

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 Vaishali district level

Then & Now

Dhankaul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,535

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,168

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

703

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

829

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: 3,535Census 2011
Households: 703Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 829

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

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What is the pincode of Dhankaul?

The pincode of Dhankaul, Patepur mandal, Vaishali district, Bihar is 844113.

In which district is Dhankaul located?

Dhankaul is a village in Patepur mandal of Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhankaul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhankaul village has a population of 3,535 across 703 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhankaul?

The current sarpanch of Dhankaul gram panchayat is SHOBHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhankaul in?

Dhankaul falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhankaul in?

Dhankaul falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhankaul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhankaul village is 58.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhankaul village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhankaul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhankaul, 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 Dhankaul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhankaul village is 235145.

How big is Dhankaul compared to other villages in Patepur mandal?

Dhankaul ranks 37 of 143 villages in Patepur mandal by Census 2011 population (3,535 residents).

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What is the pincode of Dhankaul?

In which district is Dhankaul located?

What is the population of Dhankaul as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhankaul?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhankaul in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhankaul in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhankaul?

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaul?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhankaul?

What is the LGD code of Dhankaul?

How big is Dhankaul compared to other villages in Patepur mandal?

Dhankaul on the mapढनकौल

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 Dhankaul

What is the pincode of Dhankaul?

In which district is Dhankaul located?

What is the population of Dhankaul as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhankaul?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhankaul in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhankaul in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhankaul?

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaul?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhankaul?

What is the LGD code of Dhankaul?

How big is Dhankaul compared to other villages in Patepur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhankaul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Dhankaul

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