Dhabdih village, Gunderdehi tehsil | Pincode 491222

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SIMRAN

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LGD code: 442927
Pincode: 491222
Post office: Sikosa
Population: 856
Households: 173
Literacy rate: 73%
Sex ratio: 1073 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 478

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhabdih compares

By population, Dhabdih ranks #68 of 98 villages in Gunderdehi mandal.

Literacy rate

73.0%

+1.8% vs mandal average

Dhabdih: 73.0%
Gunderdehi mandal: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,073

+64 vs mandal average

Dhabdih: 1,073
Gunderdehi mandal: 1,009

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Dhabdih: 4.9
Gunderdehi mandal: 4.8

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

Dhabdih at a glance

Dhabdih is a village of 856 people in 173 households (Census 2011) in Gunderdehi tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, the 68th-largest of 98 villages in Gunderdehi tehsil. Literacy is 73%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 71% and the sex ratio is 1,073 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 491222, served by Sikosa post office; the LGD village code is 442927. The sarpanch is SIMRAN, and the village votes in Kurud assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ajay Chandrakar. The population is estimated at 1,009 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhabdih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUNDERDEHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 52
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PASAUD
Total area (ha): 294.91
Irrigated area (ha): 253.17
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhabdih

LGD code: 442927
Pincode: 491222
Post office: Sikosa
Population (Census 2011): 856
Population (projected 2026): 1,009
Households: 173
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1073
Literacy rate: 73.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mahasamund
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kurud
Member of Parliament: Rupkumari Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ajay Chandrakar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SIMRAN
Block / Mandal: Gunderdehi

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 Balod district level

Then & Now

Dhabdih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

856

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,009

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

173

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

204

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: 856Census 2011
Households: 173Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1073 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0092026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2042026 projection
Active job cards: 1,39,441MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,19,603MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,068NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balod 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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Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

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Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker

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Carrying infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river to teach in cut-off village

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Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
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Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhabdih

What is the pincode of Dhabdih?

The pincode of Dhabdih, Gunderdehi tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh is 491222. The post office is Sikosa.

Which post office delivers to Dhabdih?

Mail for Dhabdih is delivered through Sikosa post office, pincode 491222, in Gunderdehi tehsil, Balod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhabdih located?

Dhabdih is a village in Gunderdehi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Dhabdih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhabdih village has a population of 856 across 173 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhabdih?

The current sarpanch of Dhabdih gram panchayat is SIMRAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhabdih in?

Dhabdih falls under the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhabdih in?

Dhabdih falls under the Kurud assembly constituency (AC #57) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Dhabdih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhabdih village is 73.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhabdih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhabdih village is 1073 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhabdih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhabdih, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhabdih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhabdih village is 442927.

How big is Dhabdih compared to other villages in Gunderdehi tehsil?

Dhabdih ranks 68 of 98 villages in Gunderdehi tehsil by Census 2011 population (856 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhabdih?

Dhabdih falls under Kurud assembly constituency (AC 57). The sitting MLA is Ajay Chandrakar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhabdih?

Dhabdih is in Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rupkumari Choudhary (BJP).

What is the population of Dhabdih in 2026?

Dhabdih is estimated at 1,009 people in 2026, up about 18% from 856 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhabdih in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Dhabdih in Balod district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhabdih?

SIMRAN is the sarpanch of Dhabdih gram panchayat, Gunderdehi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Gunderdehi tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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