Pipradih village, Dhanwar block | Pincode 825318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAUSHALYA DEVI

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LGD code: 916793
Pincode: 825318
Post office: Markacho
Population: 1,233
Households: 176
Literacy rate: 53.4%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 584

Census 2011 · in context

How Pipradih compares

By population, Pipradih ranks #53 of 282 villages in Dhanwar mandal.

Literacy rate

53.4%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Pipradih: 53.4%
Dhanwar mandal: 53.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

+31 vs mandal average

Pipradih: 963
Dhanwar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

7.0

+0.4 vs mandal average

Pipradih: 7.0
Dhanwar mandal: 6.6

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

Pipradih at a glance

Pipradih is a village of 1,233 people in 176 households (Census 2011) in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 53rd-largest of 282 villages in Dhanwar block. Literacy is 53%, about the same as the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825318, served by Markacho post office; the LGD village code is 916793. The sarpanch is KAUSHALYA DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 1,454 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pipradih · this village	1,233	53%	—
Doudnagar · Dhanwar	695	61%	—
Balkidih · Dhanwar	310	40%	—
Gorahand · Dhanwar	—	—	—
Manjhladih · Dhanwar	—	—	—
Chigawadih · Dhanwar	—	—	—
Mahuwatand · Dhanwar	—	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pipradih

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): 4
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHICHAKI
Total area (ha): 261.16
Irrigated area (ha): 3
Forest area (ha): 144.29

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

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Key facts — Pipradih

LGD code: 916793
Pincode: 825318
Post office: Markacho
Population (Census 2011): 1,233
Population (projected 2026): 1,454
Households: 176
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 53.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAUSHALYA 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

Pipradih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,233

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,454

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

176

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

208

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: 1,233Census 2011
Households: 176Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4542026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2082026 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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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

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News from Giridih & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Pipradih

What is the pincode of Pipradih?

The pincode of Pipradih, Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825318. The post office is Markacho.

Which post office delivers to Pipradih?

Mail for Pipradih is delivered through Markacho post office, pincode 825318, in Dhanwar block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pipradih located?

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

What is the population of Pipradih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pipradih village has a population of 1,233 across 176 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pipradih?

The current sarpanch of Pipradih gram panchayat is KAUSHALYA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pipradih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pipradih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pipradih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pipradih village is 53.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Pipradih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pipradih village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pipradih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pipradih, 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 Pipradih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pipradih village is 916793.

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

Pipradih ranks 53 of 282 villages in Dhanwar block by Census 2011 population (1,233 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pipradih?

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

Who is the MP for Pipradih?

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

What is the population of Pipradih in 2026?

Pipradih is estimated at 1,454 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,233 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pipradih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pipradih?

KAUSHALYA DEVI is the sarpanch of Pipradih 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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