Balwagadha village, Dhanwar block | Pincode 825412

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MINA DEVI

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LGD code: 351094
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population: 523
Households: 82
Literacy rate: 38.2%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 158

Census 2011 · in context

How Balwagadha compares

By population, Balwagadha ranks #165 of 282 villages in Dhanwar mandal.

Literacy rate

38.2%

−14.8% vs mandal average

Balwagadha: 38.2%
Dhanwar mandal: 53.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+12 vs mandal average

Balwagadha: 944
Dhanwar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.4

−0.2 vs mandal average

Balwagadha: 6.4
Dhanwar mandal: 6.6

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

Balwagadha at a glance

Balwagadha is a village of 523 people in 82 households (Census 2011) in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 165th-largest of 282 villages in Dhanwar block. Literacy is 38%, 15 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825412, served by Rajdhanwarf post office; the LGD village code is 351094. The sarpanch is MINA DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 617 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balwagadha · this village	523	38%	—
Dariadih · Dhanwar	1,228	54%	—
Pandedih · Dhanwar	894	48%	—
Ekdara · Dhanwar	863	45%	—
Ruputola · Dhanwar	849	50%	—
Ropamahua · Dhanwar	786	34%	—
Beldaradih · Dhanwar	403	53%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balwagadha

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 4
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: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 66
Distance to district HQ (km): 66
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PANDEDIH
Total area (ha): 71
Irrigated area (ha): 22.98
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Balwagadha

LGD code: 351094
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population (Census 2011): 523
Population (projected 2026): 617
Households: 82
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 38.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MINA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Dhanwar

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 Giridih district level

Then & Now

Balwagadha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

523

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

617

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

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: 523Census 2011
Households: 82Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6172026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 972026 projection
Active job cards: 2,95,477MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,909MGNREGA · 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: 852NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 59.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.7%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 · Giridih district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Giridih district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Giridih 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Balwagadha

What is the pincode of Balwagadha?

The pincode of Balwagadha, Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825412. The post office is Rajdhanwarf.

Which post office delivers to Balwagadha?

Mail for Balwagadha is delivered through Rajdhanwarf post office, pincode 825412, in Dhanwar block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balwagadha located?

Balwagadha is a village in Dhanwar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Balwagadha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balwagadha village has a population of 523 across 82 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balwagadha?

The current sarpanch of Balwagadha gram panchayat is MINA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balwagadha in?

Balwagadha falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balwagadha in?

Balwagadha falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Balwagadha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balwagadha village is 38.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Balwagadha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balwagadha village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balwagadha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balwagadha, 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 Balwagadha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balwagadha village is 351094.

How big is Balwagadha compared to other villages in Dhanwar block?

Balwagadha ranks 165 of 282 villages in Dhanwar block by Census 2011 population (523 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balwagadha?

Balwagadha falls under Madhupur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Hafizul Hassan (JMM).

Who is the MP for Balwagadha?

Balwagadha is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Balwagadha in 2026?

Balwagadha is estimated at 617 people in 2026, up about 18% from 523 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balwagadha in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balwagadha?

MINA DEVI is the sarpanch of Balwagadha gram panchayat, Dhanwar block. See the sarpanch list of Dhanwar 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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