Dudahi village, Babubarhi block | Pincode 847401

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Dudahi is a village in Babubarhi mandal, Madhubani district, Bihar with a population of 2,318 in 406 households. The village has a literacy rate of 50.7% and is located at coordinates 26.799°N, 84.141°E with PIN code 847401.

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LGD code: 220173
Pincode: 847401
Post office: Andhra
Population: 2,318
Households: 406
Literacy rate: 50.7%
Sex ratio: 1055 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 946
Distance to district centre: 202 km
Distance to mandal centre: 206 km
Distance to Patna: 167 km
Distance to Kolkata: 635 km
Nearest railway station: Dudahi · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Mahuawa Buzurg · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dudahi compares

By population, Dudahi ranks #33 of 63 villages in Babubarhi mandal.

Literacy rate

50.7%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Dudahi: 50.7%
Babubarhi mandal: 48.3%
Madhubani district: 48.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,055

+114 vs mandal average

Dudahi: 1,055
Babubarhi mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.7 vs mandal average

Dudahi: 5.7
Babubarhi mandal: 5.0

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

Dudahi at a glance

Dudahi is a village of 2,318 people in 406 households (Census 2011) in Babubarhi block, Madhubani district, Bihar, the 33rd-largest of 63 villages in Babubarhi block. Literacy is 51%, 2 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,055 women per 1,000 men. It lies 202 km from the Madhubani district centre, 12 km from Amwa Khas, the nearest town, under 1 km from Dudahi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 847401, served by Andhra post office; the LGD village code is 220173. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Mahuawa Buzurg, 10 km away. The village votes in Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kumar Mandal. The population is estimated at 2,733 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dudahi · this village	2,318	51%	—
Dudahi · Colonelganj	2,603	55%	0 km N
Shankarpur · Saidpur	335	68%	5.5 km W
Shankarpur · Balrampur	1,045	33%	5.5 km W
Shankarpur · Baheri	0	—	5.5 km W
Shankarpur · Firozabad	4,073	38%	5.5 km W
Shankarpur · Sikanderpur	0	—	5.5 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dudahi

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): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUBANI
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Dudahi
Total area (ha): 253
Irrigated area (ha): 95.1
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dudahi

LGD code: 220173
Pincode: 847401
Post office: Andhra
Population (Census 2011): 2,318
Population (projected 2026): 2,733
Households: 406
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1055
Literacy rate: 50.7%
Coordinates: 26.79891°N, 84.14055°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Darbhanga Rural
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kumar Mandal
Block / Mandal: Babubarhi

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 Madhubani district level

Then & Now

Dudahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,318

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,733

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

406

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

479

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: 2,318Census 2011
Households: 406Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1055 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7332026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4792026 projection
Active job cards: 2,91,354MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,499MGNREGA · 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: 805NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.4%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 · Madhubani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madhubani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madhubani 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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Getting there

How to reach Dudahi

Mandal centre

Babubarhi · ≈ 206 km

≈ 7 h 3 min by car · 8 h 23 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Madhubani · ≈ 202 km

≈ 6 h 55 min by car · 8 h 13 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,920 people

Amwa Khas · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna167 kmcapital
Kolkata635 km
Delhi711 km
Hyderabad1197 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDudahi<1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Mahuawa Buzurg10 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank10 km
Petrol pumpHP Pump1 km
CollegeBRD PG college48 km
Police stationBettiah Main Police Station39 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Dudahi

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓SBS International SchoolHigh school3.0 km ↗

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May 2026

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Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

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Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders

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Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur (via Patna Press). Read the full story at the source.

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People often ask about Dudahi

What is the pincode of Dudahi?

The pincode of Dudahi, Babubarhi block, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847401. The post office is Andhra.

Which post office delivers to Dudahi?

Mail for Dudahi is delivered through Andhra post office, pincode 847401, in Babubarhi block, Madhubani district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dudahi located?

Dudahi is a village in Babubarhi block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dudahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dudahi village has a population of 2,318 across 406 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dudahi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dudahi in?

Dudahi falls under the Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC #82) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dudahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dudahi village is 50.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dudahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dudahi village is 1055 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dudahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dudahi, 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 Dudahi from Madhubani district centre?

Dudahi is approximately 202 km (straight-line) from the centre of Madhubani district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dudahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dudahi village is 220173.

Which is the nearest town to Dudahi?

Amwa Khas (population 12,920, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Dudahi in a straight line.

How big is Dudahi compared to other villages in Babubarhi block?

Dudahi ranks 33 of 63 villages in Babubarhi block by Census 2011 population (2,318 residents).

How far is Dudahi from Patna?

Dudahi is about 167 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 217 km.

How far is Dudahi from Kolkata?

Dudahi is about 635 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 825 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dudahi?

Dudahi is the nearest railway station to Dudahi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dudahi?

Government Hospital Mahuawa Buzurg is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dudahi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dudahi?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dudahi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dudahi?

HP Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Dudahi, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Dudahi?

Dudahi falls under Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kumar Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Dudahi?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Dudahi?

Within 5 km of Dudahi: SBS International School (3.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Dudahi in 2026?

Dudahi is estimated at 2,733 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,318 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dudahi in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Dudahi in Madhubani 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)