Dhakodih village, Ramgarh block | Pincode 814110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANITA SOREN

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LGD code: 370319
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population: 293
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 48.5%
Sex ratio: 1154 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 157

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhakodih compares

By population, Dhakodih ranks #221 of 347 villages in Ramgarh mandal.

Literacy rate

48.5%

+2.3% vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 48.5%
Ramgarh mandal: 46.2%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,154

+154 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 1,154
Ramgarh mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 4.4
Ramgarh mandal: 4.7

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

Dhakodih at a glance

Dhakodih is a village of 293 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Ramgarh block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 221st-largest of 347 villages in Ramgarh block. Literacy is 49%, 2 points above the block average of 46% and the sex ratio is 1,154 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814110, served by Shivpahar post office; the LGD village code is 370319. The sarpanch is ANITA SOREN, and the village votes in Sarath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uday Shankar Singh. The population is estimated at 345 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhakodih · this village	293	49%	—
Susania · Ramgarh	998	47%	—
Karbindha · Ramgarh	890	70%	—
Pindari · Ramgarh	832	42%	—
Kusumaha · Ramgarh	557	33%	—
Dahujor · Ramgarh	435	61%	—
Baratanr · Ramgarh	410	67%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhakodih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 19
Distance to district HQ (km): 19
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SUSANIA
Total area (ha): 93
Irrigated area (ha): 17.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhakodih

LGD code: 370319
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population (Census 2011): 293
Population (projected 2026): 345
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1154
Literacy rate: 48.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA SOREN
Block / Mandal: Ramgarh

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

Dhakodih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

293

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

345

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 293Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1154 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3452026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 792026 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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September 2026

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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

Reported by ddnews.gov.in.

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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
PSU Watch9 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhakodih

What is the pincode of Dhakodih?

The pincode of Dhakodih, Ramgarh block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814110. The post office is Shivpahar.

Which post office delivers to Dhakodih?

Mail for Dhakodih is delivered through Shivpahar post office, pincode 814110, in Ramgarh block, Dumka 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 Ramgarh block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dhakodih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhakodih village has a population of 293 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

The current sarpanch of Dhakodih gram panchayat is ANITA SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhakodih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhakodih in?

Dhakodih falls under the Sarath assembly constituency (AC #14) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhakodih village is 48.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhakodih village is 1154 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 370319.

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

Dhakodih ranks 221 of 347 villages in Ramgarh block by Census 2011 population (293 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhakodih?

Dhakodih falls under Sarath assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Uday Shankar Singh (JMM).

Who is the MP for Dhakodih?

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

What is the population of Dhakodih in 2026?

Dhakodih is estimated at 345 people in 2026, up about 18% from 293 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 Dumka district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

ANITA SOREN is the sarpanch of Dhakodih gram panchayat, Ramgarh block. See the sarpanch list of Ramgarh 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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