Diguardih village, Masalia block | Pincode 814119

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAVITRI MURMU

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LGD code: 371969
Pincode: 814119
Post office: Kurwa
Population: 101
Households: 17
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Sex ratio: 741 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 46

Census 2011 · in context

How Diguardih compares

By population, Diguardih ranks #274 of 317 villages in Masalia mandal.

Literacy rate

64.4%

+12.7% vs mandal average

Diguardih: 64.4%
Masalia mandal: 51.7%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

741

−241 vs mandal average

Diguardih: 741
Masalia mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

5.9

+1.3 vs mandal average

Diguardih: 5.9
Masalia mandal: 4.6

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

Diguardih at a glance

Diguardih is a village of 101 people in 17 households (Census 2011) in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 274th-largest of 317 villages in Masalia block. Literacy is 64%, 13 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 741 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814119, served by Kurwa post office; the LGD village code is 371969. The sarpanch is SAVITRI MURMU, and the village votes in Dumka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basant Soren. The population is estimated at 119 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Diguardih · this village	101	64%	—
Gumro · Masalia	1,601	49%	—
Jaroakhilkanali · Masalia	640	62%	—
Chhota Dumria · Masalia	535	57%	—
Bara Chandna · Masalia	506	62%	—
Sidpahari · Masalia	473	61%	—
Panrria · Masalia	306	67%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Diguardih

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 37
Distance to district HQ (km): 37
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KUSUMGHATTA
Total area (ha): 21
Irrigated area (ha): 2.41
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Diguardih

LGD code: 371969
Pincode: 814119
Post office: Kurwa
Population (Census 2011): 101
Population (projected 2026): 119
Households: 17
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 741
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAVITRI MURMU
Block / Mandal: Masalia

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 Dumka district level

Then & Now

Diguardih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

101

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

119

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 101Census 2011
Households: 17Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 741 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1192026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 202026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,862MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 90,738MGNREGA · 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: 946NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%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 · Dumka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dumka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dumka 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 Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income

Reported by The Times of India.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Diguardih

What is the pincode of Diguardih?

The pincode of Diguardih, Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814119. The post office is Kurwa.

Which post office delivers to Diguardih?

Mail for Diguardih is delivered through Kurwa post office, pincode 814119, in Masalia block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Diguardih located?

Diguardih is a village in Masalia block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Diguardih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Diguardih village has a population of 101 across 17 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Diguardih?

The current sarpanch of Diguardih gram panchayat is SAVITRI MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Diguardih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Diguardih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Diguardih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Diguardih village is 64.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Diguardih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Diguardih village is 741 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Diguardih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Diguardih, 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 Diguardih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Diguardih village is 371969.

How big is Diguardih compared to other villages in Masalia block?

Diguardih ranks 274 of 317 villages in Masalia block by Census 2011 population (101 residents).

Who is the MLA of Diguardih?

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

Who is the MP for Diguardih?

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

What is the population of Diguardih in 2026?

Diguardih is estimated at 119 people in 2026, up about 18% from 101 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Diguardih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Diguardih?

SAVITRI MURMU is the sarpanch of Diguardih gram panchayat, Masalia block. See the sarpanch list of Masalia 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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