Dhankaul Rural Municipality

Dhankaul
धनकौल
Dhankaul
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°53′N 85°25′E / 26.89°N 85.41°E / 26.89; 85.41
CountryNepal
Development RegionCentral
DistrictSarlahi District
ProvinceProvince No. 2
Established2016 A.D. (2073 B.S.)
Area
 • Total
45.94 km2 (17.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
32,881
 • Density715.7/km2 (1,854/sq mi)
 • Religions
Hindu Muslim Christian
Languages
 • LocalMaithili, Tharu, Nepali
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal Code
45800
Area code046
Websitehttp://www.dhankaulmun.gov.np/

Dhankaul (Nepali: धनकौल 01 raikal is a rural municipality in Sarlahi District, a part of Province No. 2 in Nepal. It was formed in 2016 occupying current 7 sections (wards) from previous 7 former VDCs. It occupies an area of 45.94 km2 with a total population of 32,881.