Dholkata village, Shikaripara block | Pincode 816118

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ROJINTA HANSDA

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LGD code: 371016
Pincode: 816118
Post office: Shikaripara
Population: 209
Households: 47
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 91
Distance to district centre: 113 km
Distance to mandal centre: 126 km
Distance to Ranchi: 133 km
Distance to Kolkata: 201 km
Nearest railway station: Bagalia · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dholkata compares

By population, Dholkata ranks #183 of 261 villages in Shikaripara mandal.

Literacy rate

39.2%

−7.9% vs mandal average

Dholkata: 39.2%
Shikaripara mandal: 47.1%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

−65 vs mandal average

Dholkata: 935
Shikaripara mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.4 vs mandal average

Dholkata: 4.4
Shikaripara mandal: 4.8

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

Dholkata at a glance

Dholkata is a village of 209 people in 47 households (Census 2011) in Shikaripara block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 183rd-largest of 261 villages in Shikaripara block. Literacy is 39%, 8 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 935 women per 1,000 men. It lies 113 km from the Dumka district centre, 54 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 12 km from Bagalia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816118, served by Shikaripara post office; the LGD village code is 371016. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital, 8 km away. The sarpanch is ROJINTA HANSDA, and the village votes in Dumka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basant Soren. The population is estimated at 1,638 in 2026, up 684% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dholkata · this village	209	39%	—
Dholkata · Hura	1,289	46%	0 km N
Dholkata · Pakuria	1,001	50%	0 km N
Liya · Kashipur	755	63%	1.3 km NE
Khairipihira · Hura	3,161	54%	2.2 km SW
Majurjura · Kashipur	1,204	48%	2.2 km E
Bhuiandi · Kashipur	692	48%	2.4 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dholkata

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: 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: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SIMANIJOR
Total area (ha): 131.75
Irrigated area (ha): 2.6
Forest area (ha): 31.08

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

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Key facts — Dholkata

LGD code: 371016
Pincode: 816118
Post office: Shikaripara
Population (Census 2011): 209
Population (projected 2026): 1,638
Households: 47
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Coordinates: 23.38102°N, 86.60891°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ROJINTA HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Shikaripara
Nearest railway station: Dumka (120.3 km)

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

Dholkata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

209

Census 2011 baseline

+683.7%

Population · 2026

1,638

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 209Census 2011
Households: 47Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6382026 proj. · +683.7% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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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Getting there

How to reach Dholkata

Mandal centre

Shikaripara · ≈ 126 km

≈ 4 h 19 min by car · 5 h 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dumka · ≈ 113 km

≈ 3 h 51 min by car · 4 h 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 51 min by car · 2 h 12 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi133 kmcapital
Kolkata201 km
Hyderabad1077 km
Delhi1104 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagalia12 km
Hospital / PHCRotary Lalpur Eye Hospital8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India37 km
Petrol pumppetrol pump26 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University28 km
Police stationHirbandh Police Station41 km

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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

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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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News from Dumka & Jharkhand

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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
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dholkata

What is the pincode of Dholkata?

The pincode of Dholkata, Shikaripara block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 816118. The post office is Shikaripara.

Which post office delivers to Dholkata?

Mail for Dholkata is delivered through Shikaripara post office, pincode 816118, in Shikaripara block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dholkata located?

Dholkata is a village in Shikaripara block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dholkata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dholkata village has a population of 209 across 47 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dholkata?

The current sarpanch of Dholkata gram panchayat is ROJINTA HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dholkata in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dholkata in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Dholkata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dholkata village is 39.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Dholkata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dholkata village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Dholkata?

The nearest railway station to Dholkata is Dumka (~120.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dholkata?

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

Dholkata is approximately 113 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 Dholkata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dholkata village is 371016.

Which is the nearest town to Dholkata?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 54 km from Dholkata in a straight line.

How big is Dholkata compared to other villages in Shikaripara block?

Dholkata ranks 183 of 261 villages in Shikaripara block by Census 2011 population (209 residents).

How far is Dholkata from Ranchi?

Dholkata is about 133 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 173 km.

How far is Dholkata from Kolkata?

Dholkata is about 201 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 261 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dholkata?

Bagalia is the nearest railway station to Dholkata, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dholkata?

Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dholkata, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dholkata?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dholkata, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dholkata?

petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Dholkata, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Dholkata?

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

Who is the MP for Dholkata?

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

What is the population of Dholkata in 2026?

Dholkata is estimated at 1,638 people in 2026, up about 684% from 209 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dholkata in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dholkata?

ROJINTA HANSDA is the sarpanch of Dholkata gram panchayat, Shikaripara block. See the sarpanch list of Shikaripara 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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