Dhakodih village, Madhupur block | Pincode 815353

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Munita Murmu

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LGD code: 354450
Pincode: 815353
Post office: Madhupur
Population: 191
Households: 35
Literacy rate: 42.4%
Sex ratio: 1195 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 49

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhakodih compares

By population, Dhakodih ranks #166 of 221 villages in Madhupur mandal.

Literacy rate

42.4%

−5.5% vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 42.4%
Madhupur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,195

+254 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 1,195
Madhupur mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 5.5
Madhupur mandal: 5.8

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

Dhakodih at a glance

Dhakodih is a village of 191 people in 35 households (Census 2011) in Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 166th-largest of 221 villages in Madhupur block. Literacy is 42%, 6 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,195 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 815353, served by Madhupur post office; the LGD village code is 354450. The sarpanch is Munita Murmu, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 225 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhakodih · this village	191	42%	—
Pathaljor · Madhupur	2,088	36%	—
Sarpatta · Madhupur	1,253	29%	—
Chechali · Madhupur	1,082	48%	—
Karipahari · Madhupur	572	51%	—
Tilaiya · Madhupur	317	48%	—
Mohnadih · Madhupur	225	37%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhakodih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 2
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PATHALJOR
Total area (ha): 52
Irrigated area (ha): 4
Forest area (ha): 22

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

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Key facts — Dhakodih

LGD code: 354450
Pincode: 815353
Post office: Madhupur
Population (Census 2011): 191
Population (projected 2026): 225
Households: 35
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1195
Literacy rate: 42.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Munita Murmu
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

Dhakodih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

191

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

225

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

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: 191Census 2011
Households: 35Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1195 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2252026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 412026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhakodih

What is the pincode of Dhakodih?

The pincode of Dhakodih, Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 815353. The post office is Madhupur.

Which post office delivers to Dhakodih?

Mail for Dhakodih is delivered through Madhupur post office, pincode 815353, in Madhupur block, Deoghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhakodih located?

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

What is the population of Dhakodih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhakodih village has a population of 191 across 35 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

The current sarpanch of Dhakodih gram panchayat is Munita Murmu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhakodih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhakodih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhakodih village is 42.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhakodih village is 1195 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhakodih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhakodih, 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.

What is the LGD code of Dhakodih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhakodih village is 354450.

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

Dhakodih ranks 166 of 221 villages in Madhupur block by Census 2011 population (191 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhakodih?

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

Who is the MP for Dhakodih?

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

What is the population of Dhakodih in 2026?

Dhakodih is estimated at 225 people in 2026, up about 18% from 191 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhakodih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

Munita Murmu is the sarpanch of Dhakodih 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
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