Nawadih village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Nawadih is a village in Gobindpur mandal, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It has a population of 1,451 across 256 households, with a literacy rate of 56.2%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

YASHODA DEVI

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LGD code: 361731
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 1,451
Households: 256
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 549
Distance to district centre: 80 km
Distance to mandal centre: 79 km
Distance to Ranchi: 94 km
Distance to Kolkata: 277 km
Nearest railway station: Bholldih · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nawadih Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nawadih compares

By population, Nawadih ranks #57 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

56.2%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Nawadih: 56.2%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

948

+15 vs mandal average

Nawadih: 948
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.2 vs mandal average

Nawadih: 5.7
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Nawadih at a glance

Nawadih is a village of 1,451 people in 256 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 57th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 56%, about the same as the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. It lies 80 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 20 km from Kharki, the nearest town, 9 km from Bholldih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361731. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nawadih Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is YASHODA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,711 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nawadih · this village	1,451	56%	—
Nawadih · Suriya	4,048	58%	0 km N
Nawadih · Bishungarh	32	34%	0 km N
Nawadih · Bishungarh	1,097	52%	0 km N
Nawadih · Garhwa	1,319	58%	0 km N
Nawadih · Kunda	92	8%	0 km N
Nawadih · Chatra	252	52%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nawadih

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 19
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: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KANCHANPUR
Total area (ha): 202
Irrigated area (ha): 1.25
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Nawadih

LGD code: 361731
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 1,451
Population (projected 2026): 1,711
Households: 256
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 948
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Coordinates: 23.85889°N, 86.04472°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: YASHODA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Nawadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,451

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,711

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

302

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: 1,451Census 2011
Households: 256Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7112026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3022026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · 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: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%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 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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 Nawadih

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 79 km

≈ 2 h 42 min by car · 3 h 13 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 80 km

≈ 2 h 43 min by car · 3 h 14 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,000 people

Kharki · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi94 kmcapital
Kolkata277 km
Delhi1027 km
Hyderabad1066 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBholldih9 km
Hospital / PHCNawadih Hospital3 km
ATM / bankBank of India23 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil19 km
CollegeSSLNT College40 km
Police stationBarora Police Station20 km

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What is the pincode of Nawadih?

The pincode of Nawadih, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Nawadih?

Mail for Nawadih is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nawadih located?

Nawadih is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Nawadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nawadih village has a population of 1,451 across 256 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nawadih?

The current sarpanch of Nawadih gram panchayat is YASHODA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nawadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nawadih in?

Nawadih falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Nawadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nawadih village is 56.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Nawadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nawadih village is 948 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nawadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nawadih, 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 Nawadih from Dhanbad district centre?

Nawadih is approximately 80 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhanbad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Nawadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nawadih village is 361731.

Which is the nearest town to Nawadih?

Kharki (population 14,000, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Nawadih in a straight line.

How big is Nawadih compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Nawadih ranks 57 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (1,451 residents).

How far is Nawadih from Ranchi?

Nawadih is about 94 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 123 km.

How far is Nawadih from Kolkata?

Nawadih is about 277 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 360 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nawadih?

Bholldih is the nearest railway station to Nawadih, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nawadih?

Nawadih Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nawadih, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nawadih?

Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Nawadih, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nawadih?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Nawadih, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Nawadih?

Nawadih falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Nawadih?

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

What is the population of Nawadih in 2026?

Nawadih is estimated at 1,711 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,451 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nawadih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Nawadih?

YASHODA DEVI is the sarpanch of Nawadih gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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