Rangadih village, Topchanchi block | Pincode 828402

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SARITA DEVI

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LGD code: 361399
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population: 875
Households: 163
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 245
Distance to district centre: 85 km
Distance to mandal centre: 72 km
Distance to Ranchi: 88 km
Distance to Kolkata: 250 km
Nearest railway station: Pundhag · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Tupra · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Rangadih compares

By population, Rangadih ranks #42 of 114 villages in Topchanchi mandal.

Literacy rate

55.3%

−4.9% vs mandal average

Rangadih: 55.3%
Topchanchi mandal: 60.2%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

984

+60 vs mandal average

Rangadih: 984
Topchanchi mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Rangadih: 5.4
Topchanchi mandal: 5.3

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

Rangadih at a glance

Rangadih is a village of 875 people in 163 households (Census 2011) in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 42nd-largest of 114 villages in Topchanchi block. Literacy is 55%, 5 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 984 women per 1,000 men. It lies 85 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 27 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 6 km from Pundhag railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828402, served by Topchanchi post office; the LGD village code is 361399. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Tupra, 9 km away. The sarpanch is SARITA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,416 in 2026, up 62% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Rangadih · this village	875	55%	—
Rangadih · Jaipur	1,114	53%	0 km N
Rangadih · Sonahatu	86	56%	0 km N
Dahikunri · Jaipur	331	67%	1.5 km SE
Shushunid · Jaipur	929	32%	1.6 km SW
Koshangi · Jaipur	1,134	46%	2.8 km W
Bangidiri · Jaipur	1,850	34%	3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rangadih

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PRADHAN KHUTA
Total area (ha): 177.74
Irrigated area (ha): 0.72
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Rangadih

LGD code: 361399
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population (Census 2011): 875
Population (projected 2026): 1,416
Households: 163
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 984
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Coordinates: 23.51550°N, 86.14835°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SARITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Topchanchi

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

Rangadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

875

Census 2011 baseline

+61.8%

Population · 2026

1,416

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

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: 875Census 2011
Households: 163Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4162026 proj. · +61.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Rangadih

Mandal centre

Topchanchi · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 27 min by car · 2 h 55 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 85 km

≈ 2 h 55 min by car · 3 h 27 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 6 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi88 kmcapital
Kolkata250 km
Hyderabad1049 km
Delhi1057 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPundhag6 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Tupra9 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University26 km
Police stationBarora Police Station34 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Rangadih

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Hatinada (AMVPS)School4.3 km ↗
🏫Hinjori School (AMVPS)School4.5 km ↗

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People often ask about Rangadih

What is the pincode of Rangadih?

The pincode of Rangadih, Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828402. The post office is Topchanchi.

Which post office delivers to Rangadih?

Mail for Rangadih is delivered through Topchanchi post office, pincode 828402, in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rangadih located?

Rangadih is a village in Topchanchi block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Rangadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rangadih village has a population of 875 across 163 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rangadih?

The current sarpanch of Rangadih gram panchayat is SARITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rangadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rangadih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Rangadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rangadih village is 55.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Rangadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rangadih village is 984 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rangadih?

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

Rangadih is approximately 85 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 Rangadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rangadih village is 361399.

Which is the nearest town to Rangadih?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Rangadih in a straight line.

How big is Rangadih compared to other villages in Topchanchi block?

Rangadih ranks 42 of 114 villages in Topchanchi block by Census 2011 population (875 residents).

How far is Rangadih from Ranchi?

Rangadih is about 88 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 114 km.

How far is Rangadih from Kolkata?

Rangadih is about 250 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 325 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Rangadih?

Pundhag is the nearest railway station to Rangadih, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rangadih?

Government Hospital,Tupra is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rangadih, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Rangadih?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Rangadih, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Rangadih?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Rangadih, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Rangadih?

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

Who is the MP for Rangadih?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Rangadih?

Within 5 km of Rangadih: Hatinada (AMVPS) (4.3 km), Hinjori School (AMVPS) (4.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Rangadih in 2026?

Rangadih is estimated at 1,416 people in 2026, up about 62% from 875 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rangadih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Rangadih?

SARITA DEVI is the sarpanch of Rangadih gram panchayat, Topchanchi block. See the sarpanch list of Topchanchi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)