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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAMESH MOHALI

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LGD code: 370309
Pincode: 814119
Population: 415
Households: 77
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 114
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gardih compares

By population, Gardih ranks #148 of 347 villages in Ramgarh mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

+8.3% vs mandal average

Gardih: 54.5%
Ramgarh mandal: 46.2%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

967

−33 vs mandal average

Gardih: 967
Ramgarh mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.7 vs mandal average

Gardih: 5.4
Ramgarh mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Gardih

LGD code: 370309
Pincode: 814119
Population (Census 2011): 415
Population (projected 2026): 489
Households: 77
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Coordinates: 24.21555°N, 86.92741°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAMESH MOHALI
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

Gardih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

415

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

489

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: 415Census 2011
Households: 77Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4892026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 91

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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Mandal centre

Ramgarh · ≈ 1.4 km

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District centre

Dumka · ≈ 16 km

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Nearest town · 10,798 people

Barra · ≈ 53 km

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What is the pincode of Gardih?

The pincode of Gardih, Ramgarh mandal, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814119.

In which district is Gardih located?

Gardih is a village in Ramgarh mandal of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Gardih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gardih village has a population of 415 across 77 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gardih?

The current sarpanch of Gardih gram panchayat is RAMESH MOHALI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gardih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gardih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Gardih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gardih village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Gardih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gardih village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gardih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gardih, 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 Gardih from Dumka district centre?

Gardih is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dumka district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gardih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gardih village is 370309.

Which is the nearest town to Gardih?

Barra (population 10,798, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Gardih in a straight line.

How big is Gardih compared to other villages in Ramgarh mandal?

Gardih ranks 148 of 347 villages in Ramgarh mandal by Census 2011 population (415 residents).

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Gardih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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What is the pincode of Gardih?

In which district is Gardih located?

What is the population of Gardih as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gardih?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gardih in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gardih in?

What is the literacy rate in Gardih?

What is the sex ratio in Gardih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gardih?

How far is Gardih from Dumka district centre?

What is the LGD code of Gardih?

Which is the nearest town to Gardih?

How big is Gardih compared to other villages in Ramgarh mandal?

Gardih on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Gardih

What is the pincode of Gardih?

In which district is Gardih located?

What is the population of Gardih as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gardih?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gardih in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gardih in?

What is the literacy rate in Gardih?

What is the sex ratio in Gardih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gardih?

How far is Gardih from Dumka district centre?

What is the LGD code of Gardih?

Which is the nearest town to Gardih?

How big is Gardih compared to other villages in Ramgarh mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gardih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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