Darbedih village, Gawan block | Pincode 815313

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GAYATRI DEVI

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LGD code: 350276
Pincode: 815313
Post office: Ganwan
Population: 33
Households: 6
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 737 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 20
Distance to district centre: 74 km
Distance to mandal centre: 35 km
Distance to Ranchi: 154 km
Distance to Kolkata: 342 km
Nearest railway station: Dhanwar · 25 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. A.N.Ram General Hospital · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Darbedih compares

By population, Darbedih ranks #132 of 160 villages in Gawan mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

+5.5% vs mandal average

Darbedih: 54.5%
Gawan mandal: 49.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

737

−228 vs mandal average

Darbedih: 737
Gawan mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.9 vs mandal average

Darbedih: 5.5
Gawan mandal: 6.4

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

Darbedih at a glance

Darbedih is a village of 33 people in 6 households (Census 2011) in Gawan block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 132nd-largest of 160 villages in Gawan block. Literacy is 55%, 6 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 737 women per 1,000 men. It lies 74 km from the Giridih district centre, 12 km from Jamua, the nearest town, 25 km from Dhanwar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815313, served by Ganwan post office; the LGD village code is 350276. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. A.N.Ram General Hospital, 19 km away. The sarpanch is GAYATRI DEVI, and the village votes in Jamua assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manju Kumari. The population is estimated at 39 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Darbedih · this village	33	55%	—
Birne · Wazirganj	1,581	66%	3.3 km N
Birne · Gawan	4,137	50%	3.3 km N
Bhelwa · Salkhua	2,235	29%	3.3 km SE
Bhelwa · Bagodar	0	—	3.3 km SE
Bhelwa · Munger	0	—	3.3 km SE
Bhelwa · Dobhi	1,253	52%	3.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Darbedih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 0
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: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 98
Distance to district HQ (km): 98
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MALDA
Total area (ha): 105.82
Irrigated area (ha): 3.44
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Darbedih

LGD code: 350276
Pincode: 815313
Post office: Ganwan
Population (Census 2011): 33
Population (projected 2026): 39
Households: 6
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 737
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Coordinates: 24.63337°N, 85.87232°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamua
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manju Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GAYATRI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Gawan

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

Darbedih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 33Census 2011
Households: 6Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 737 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 392026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 72026 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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Getting there

How to reach Darbedih

Mandal centre

Gawan · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 13 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Giridih · ≈ 74 km

≈ 2 h 32 min by car · 3 h by bike

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Nearest town · 11,139 people

Jamua · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi154 kmcapital
Kolkata342 km
Delhi968 km
Hyderabad1112 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhanwar25 km
Hospital / PHCDr. A.N.Ram General Hospital19 km
Petrol pumpHP34 km
CollegeGovernment Engineering College, Sheikhpura57 km

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What is the pincode of Darbedih?

The pincode of Darbedih, Gawan block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 815313. The post office is Ganwan.

Which post office delivers to Darbedih?

Mail for Darbedih is delivered through Ganwan post office, pincode 815313, in Gawan block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Darbedih located?

Darbedih is a village in Gawan block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Darbedih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Darbedih village has a population of 33 across 6 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Darbedih?

The current sarpanch of Darbedih gram panchayat is GAYATRI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darbedih in?

Darbedih falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Darbedih in?

Darbedih falls under the Jamua assembly constituency (AC #30) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Darbedih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darbedih village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Darbedih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darbedih village is 737 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darbedih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Darbedih, 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 Darbedih from Giridih district centre?

Darbedih is approximately 74 km (straight-line) from the centre of Giridih district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Darbedih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darbedih village is 350276.

Which is the nearest town to Darbedih?

Jamua (population 11,139, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Darbedih in a straight line.

How big is Darbedih compared to other villages in Gawan block?

Darbedih ranks 132 of 160 villages in Gawan block by Census 2011 population (33 residents).

How far is Darbedih from Ranchi?

Darbedih is about 154 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 201 km.

How far is Darbedih from Kolkata?

Darbedih is about 342 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 445 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Darbedih?

Dhanwar is the nearest railway station to Darbedih, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darbedih?

Dr. A.N.Ram General Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darbedih, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Darbedih?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Darbedih, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Who is the MLA of Darbedih?

Darbedih falls under Jamua assembly constituency (AC 30). The sitting MLA is Manju Kumari (BJP).

Who is the MP for Darbedih?

Darbedih is in Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Annpurna Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Darbedih in 2026?

Darbedih is estimated at 39 people in 2026, up about 18% from 33 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Darbedih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Darbedih?

GAYATRI DEVI is the sarpanch of Darbedih gram panchayat, Gawan block. See the sarpanch list of Gawan 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)