Barwadih village, Dumri block | Pincode 825108

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KALAWATI DEVI

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LGD code: 352590
Pincode: 825108
Post office: Pirtand
Population: 568
Households: 85
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 295

Census 2011 · in context

How Barwadih compares

By population, Barwadih ranks #103 of 191 villages in Dumri mandal.

Literacy rate

49.8%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Barwadih: 49.8%
Dumri mandal: 51.1%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

875

−68 vs mandal average

Barwadih: 875
Dumri mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

6.7

+0.8 vs mandal average

Barwadih: 6.7
Dumri mandal: 5.9

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

Barwadih at a glance

Barwadih is a village of 568 people in 85 households (Census 2011) in Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 103rd-largest of 191 villages in Dumri block. Literacy is 50%, 1 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 875 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825108, served by Pirtand post office; the LGD village code is 352590. The sarpanch is KALAWATI DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 670 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barwadih · this village	568	50%	—
Shankardih · Dumri	2,048	52%	—
Ramnagar · Dumri	1,154	57%	—
Galagi · Dumri	1,117	57%	—
Nichitpur · Dumri	287	51%	—
Mohanpur · Dumri	156	41%	—
Belatand · Dumri	105	44%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barwadih

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: Yes
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): 19
Distance to district HQ (km): 19
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 38
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JITKUNDI
Total area (ha): 101
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 — Barwadih

LGD code: 352590
Pincode: 825108
Post office: Pirtand
Population (Census 2011): 568
Population (projected 2026): 670
Households: 85
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 875
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KALAWATI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Dumri

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

Barwadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

568

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

670

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

100

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: 568Census 2011
Households: 85Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6702026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1002026 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 Barwadih

What is the pincode of Barwadih?

The pincode of Barwadih, Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825108. The post office is Pirtand.

Which post office delivers to Barwadih?

Mail for Barwadih is delivered through Pirtand post office, pincode 825108, in Dumri block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barwadih located?

Barwadih is a village in Dumri block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Barwadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barwadih village has a population of 568 across 85 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barwadih?

The current sarpanch of Barwadih gram panchayat is KALAWATI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwadih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Barwadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barwadih village is 49.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Barwadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barwadih village is 875 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barwadih, 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 Barwadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barwadih village is 352590.

How big is Barwadih compared to other villages in Dumri block?

Barwadih ranks 103 of 191 villages in Dumri block by Census 2011 population (568 residents).

Who is the MLA of Barwadih?

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

Who is the MP for Barwadih?

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

What is the population of Barwadih in 2026?

Barwadih is estimated at 670 people in 2026, up about 18% from 568 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barwadih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Barwadih?

KALAWATI DEVI is the sarpanch of Barwadih gram panchayat, Dumri block. See the sarpanch list of Dumri 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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