Dhanwar, Giridih
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Dhanwar | |
State - District(s) |
Jharkhand - Giridih |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 336 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
7935 - |
Dhanwar is a census town in Giridih district in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is one of the twelve administrative blocks of Giridih district
[edit] Geography
Dhanwar is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 336 metres (1102 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Dhanwar had a population of 7935. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhanwar has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 55%. In Dhanwar, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.