Dhankaniya

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LGD code: 512451
Pincode: 363440
Population: 382
Households: 86
Literacy rate: 61%
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 118

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhankaniya compares

By population, Dhankaniya ranks #68 of 71 villages in Sayla mandal.

Literacy rate

61.0%

+11.3% vs mandal average

Dhankaniya: 61.0%
Sayla mandal: 49.7%
Surendranagar district: 62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

959

+16 vs mandal average

Dhankaniya: 959
Sayla mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

4.4

−1.0 vs mandal average

Dhankaniya: 4.4
Sayla mandal: 5.4

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

Key facts — Dhankaniya

LGD code: 512451
Pincode: 363440
Population (Census 2011): 382
Population (projected 2026): 450
Households: 86
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 959
Literacy rate: 61.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Limbdi
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: gadhavi chandrikaben rajubhai
Block / Mandal: Sayla

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 Surendranagar district level

Then & Now

Dhankaniya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

382

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

450

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

101

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: 382Census 2011
Households: 86Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4502026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 101

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surendranagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar 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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What is the pincode of Dhankaniya?

The pincode of Dhankaniya, Sayla mandal, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363440.

In which district is Dhankaniya located?

Dhankaniya is a village in Sayla mandal of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Dhankaniya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhankaniya village has a population of 382 across 86 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhankaniya?

The current sarpanch of Dhankaniya gram panchayat is gadhavi chandrikaben rajubhai.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhankaniya in?

Dhankaniya falls under the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhankaniya in?

Dhankaniya falls under the Limbdi assembly constituency (AC #61) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Dhankaniya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhankaniya village is 61.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaniya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhankaniya village is 959 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhankaniya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhankaniya, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhankaniya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhankaniya village is 512451.

How big is Dhankaniya compared to other villages in Sayla mandal?

Dhankaniya ranks 68 of 71 villages in Sayla mandal by Census 2011 population (382 residents).

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What is the population of Dhankaniya as per Census 2011?

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What is the literacy rate in Dhankaniya?

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaniya?

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How big is Dhankaniya compared to other villages in Sayla mandal?

Dhankaniya on the map

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 Dhankaniya

What is the pincode of Dhankaniya?

In which district is Dhankaniya located?

What is the population of Dhankaniya as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhankaniya?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhankaniya in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhankaniya in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhankaniya?

What is the sex ratio in Dhankaniya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhankaniya?

What is the LGD code of Dhankaniya?

How big is Dhankaniya compared to other villages in Sayla mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhankaniya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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