Dhab village, Madhupur block | Pincode 815354

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Mohan Kisku

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LGD code: 354486
Pincode: 815354
Post office: Mihijam
Population: 449
Households: 73
Literacy rate: 44.3%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 361
Distance to district centre: 120 km
Distance to mandal centre: 110 km
Distance to Ranchi: 145 km
Distance to Kolkata: 346 km
Nearest railway station: Maheshpur · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kumar Clinic · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhab compares

By population, Dhab ranks #107 of 221 villages in Madhupur mandal.

Literacy rate

44.3%

−3.6% vs mandal average

Dhab: 44.3%
Madhupur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+3 vs mandal average

Dhab: 944
Madhupur mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

6.2

+0.4 vs mandal average

Dhab: 6.2
Madhupur mandal: 5.8

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

Dhab at a glance

Dhab is a village of 449 people in 73 households (Census 2011) in Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 107th-largest of 221 villages in Madhupur block. Literacy is 44%, 4 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. It lies 120 km from the Deoghar district centre, 12 km from Jamua, the nearest town, 15 km from Maheshpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815354, served by Mihijam post office; the LGD village code is 354486. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kumar Clinic, 13 km away. The sarpanch is Mohan Kisku, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 529 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhab · this village	449	44%	—
Dhab · Sirdala	2,314	45%	0 km N
Dhab · Dobhi	913	36%	0 km N
Dhab · Rajauli	328	41%	0 km N
Dhab · Baikunthpur	0	—	0 km N
Dhab · Dhanwar	613	47%	0 km N
Dhab · Birni	1,035	55%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhab

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JABHAGURI
Total area (ha): 240
Irrigated area (ha): 3
Forest area (ha): 82

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

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Key facts — Dhab

LGD code: 354486
Pincode: 815354
Post office: Mihijam
Population (Census 2011): 449
Population (projected 2026): 529
Households: 73
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 44.3%
Coordinates: 24.58006°N, 85.77172°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Mohan Kisku
Block / Mandal: Madhupur

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 Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Dhab — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

449

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

529

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

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: 449Census 2011
Households: 73Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5292026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 862026 projection
Active job cards: 2,00,361MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,09,521MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 929NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 54.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar 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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Getting there

How to reach Dhab

Mandal centre

Madhupur · ≈ 110 km

≈ 3 h 46 min by car · 4 h 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 120 km

≈ 4 h 6 min by car · 4 h 52 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,139 people

Jamua · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi145 kmcapital
Kolkata346 km
Delhi962 km
Hyderabad1100 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMaheshpur15 km
Hospital / PHCKumar Clinic13 km
Petrol pumpHP22 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
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India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhab

What is the pincode of Dhab?

The pincode of Dhab, Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 815354. The post office is Mihijam.

Which post office delivers to Dhab?

Mail for Dhab is delivered through Mihijam post office, pincode 815354, in Madhupur block, Deoghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhab located?

Dhab is a village in Madhupur block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dhab as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhab village has a population of 449 across 73 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhab?

The current sarpanch of Dhab gram panchayat is Mohan Kisku.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhab in?

Dhab falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhab in?

Dhab falls under the Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC #12) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhab?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhab village is 44.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhab?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhab village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhab?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhab, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dhab from Deoghar district centre?

Dhab is approximately 120 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhab?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhab village is 354486.

Which is the nearest town to Dhab?

Jamua (population 11,139, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Dhab in a straight line.

How big is Dhab compared to other villages in Madhupur block?

Dhab ranks 107 of 221 villages in Madhupur block by Census 2011 population (449 residents).

How far is Dhab from Ranchi?

Dhab is about 145 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 189 km.

How far is Dhab from Kolkata?

Dhab is about 346 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 450 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhab?

Maheshpur is the nearest railway station to Dhab, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhab?

Kumar Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhab, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhab?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Dhab, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhab?

Dhab falls under Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC 12). The sitting MLA is Devendra Kunwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhab?

Dhab is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Dhab in 2026?

Dhab is estimated at 529 people in 2026, up about 18% from 449 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhab in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhab?

Mohan Kisku is the sarpanch of Dhab gram panchayat, Madhupur block. See the sarpanch list of Madhupur block 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)