Naukadih village, Dhanwar block | Pincode 825412

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAVITRI DEVI

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LGD code: 351116
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population: 731
Households: 111
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 402

Census 2011 · in context

How Naukadih compares

By population, Naukadih ranks #121 of 282 villages in Dhanwar mandal.

Literacy rate

43.8%

−9.2% vs mandal average

Naukadih: 43.8%
Dhanwar mandal: 53.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

+33 vs mandal average

Naukadih: 965
Dhanwar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.6

Same as the mandal average

Naukadih: 6.6
Dhanwar mandal: 6.6

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

Naukadih at a glance

Naukadih is a village of 731 people in 111 households (Census 2011) in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 121st-largest of 282 villages in Dhanwar block. Literacy is 44%, 9 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 965 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825412, served by Rajdhanwarf post office; the LGD village code is 351116. The sarpanch is SAVITRI DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 862 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Naukadih · this village	731	44%	—
Dhanaipura · Dhanwar	1,529	57%	—
Tokotand · Dhanwar	962	55%	—
Baghmara · Dhanwar	925	50%	—
Dhanwariadih · Dhanwar	777	58%	—
Dumardiha · Dhanwar	594	44%	—
Udmandri · Dhanwar	459	52%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Naukadih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 4
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JARI SINGHA
Total area (ha): 60
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Naukadih

LGD code: 351116
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population (Census 2011): 731
Population (projected 2026): 862
Households: 111
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAVITRI 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

Naukadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

731

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

862

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

111

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

131

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: 731Census 2011
Households: 111Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8622026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1312026 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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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"

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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
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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 India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Quick answers

People often ask about Naukadih

What is the pincode of Naukadih?

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

Which post office delivers to Naukadih?

Mail for Naukadih 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 Naukadih located?

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

What is the population of Naukadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Naukadih village has a population of 731 across 111 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Naukadih?

The current sarpanch of Naukadih gram panchayat is SAVITRI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Naukadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Naukadih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Naukadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Naukadih village is 43.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Naukadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Naukadih village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Naukadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Naukadih, 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 Naukadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Naukadih village is 351116.

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

Naukadih ranks 121 of 282 villages in Dhanwar block by Census 2011 population (731 residents).

Who is the MLA of Naukadih?

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

Who is the MP for Naukadih?

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

What is the population of Naukadih in 2026?

Naukadih is estimated at 862 people in 2026, up about 18% from 731 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Naukadih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Naukadih?

SAVITRI DEVI is the sarpanch of Naukadih 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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