Dhorhiya village, Sarath block | Pincode 814149

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KHUSHBU DEVI

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LGD code: 355236
Pincode: 814149
Post office: Sarath
Population: 158
Households: 33
Literacy rate: 50.6%
Sex ratio: 837 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 78

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhorhiya compares

By population, Dhorhiya ranks #266 of 390 villages in Sarath mandal.

Literacy rate

50.6%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Dhorhiya: 50.6%
Sarath mandal: 51.5%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

837

−93 vs mandal average

Dhorhiya: 837
Sarath mandal: 930

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.9 vs mandal average

Dhorhiya: 4.8
Sarath mandal: 5.7

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

Dhorhiya at a glance

Dhorhiya is a village of 158 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 266th-largest of 390 villages in Sarath block. Literacy is 51%, about the same as the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 837 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814149, served by Sarath post office; the LGD village code is 355236. The sarpanch is KHUSHBU DEVI, and the village votes in Dumka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basant Soren. The population is estimated at 186 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhorhiya · this village	158	51%	—
Simla · Sarath	1,395	49%	—
Birmati · Sarath	1,337	52%	—
Mahaljori · Sarath	843	53%	—
Parariya · Sarath	554	45%	—
Rakhjor · Sarath	531	46%	—
Siridangal · Sarath	370	58%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhorhiya

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 2
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BASHATANR
Total area (ha): 55
Irrigated area (ha): 0.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhorhiya

LGD code: 355236
Pincode: 814149
Post office: Sarath
Population (Census 2011): 158
Population (projected 2026): 186
Households: 33
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 837
Literacy rate: 50.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KHUSHBU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Sarath

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

Dhorhiya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

158

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

186

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 158Census 2011
Households: 33Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 837 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1862026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 392026 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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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 signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhorhiya

What is the pincode of Dhorhiya?

The pincode of Dhorhiya, Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814149. The post office is Sarath.

Which post office delivers to Dhorhiya?

Mail for Dhorhiya is delivered through Sarath post office, pincode 814149, in Sarath block, Deoghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhorhiya located?

Dhorhiya is a village in Sarath block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dhorhiya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhorhiya village has a population of 158 across 33 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhorhiya?

The current sarpanch of Dhorhiya gram panchayat is KHUSHBU DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhorhiya in?

Dhorhiya falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhorhiya in?

Dhorhiya falls under the Dumka assembly constituency (AC #10) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhorhiya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhorhiya village is 50.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhorhiya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhorhiya village is 837 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhorhiya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhorhiya, 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 Dhorhiya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhorhiya village is 355236.

How big is Dhorhiya compared to other villages in Sarath block?

Dhorhiya ranks 266 of 390 villages in Sarath block by Census 2011 population (158 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhorhiya?

Dhorhiya falls under Dumka assembly constituency (AC 10). The sitting MLA is Basant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Dhorhiya?

Dhorhiya is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Dhorhiya in 2026?

Dhorhiya is estimated at 186 people in 2026, up about 18% from 158 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhorhiya in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhorhiya?

KHUSHBU DEVI is the sarpanch of Dhorhiya gram panchayat, Sarath block. See the sarpanch list of Sarath 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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