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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DASO MARANDI

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LGD code: 368915
Pincode: 829109
Population: 2,871
Households: 525
Literacy rate: 48.4%
Sex ratio: 1015 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,554

Census 2011 · in context

How Rikwa compares

By population, Rikwa ranks #7 of 25 villages in Dadi mandal.

Literacy rate

48.4%

−7.0% vs mandal average

Rikwa: 48.4%
Dadi mandal: 55.4%
Hazaribagh district: 58.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,015

+61 vs mandal average

Rikwa: 1,015
Dadi mandal: 954

Household size

people per home

5.5

Same as the mandal average

Rikwa: 5.5
Dadi mandal: 5.5

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

Key facts — Rikwa

LGD code: 368915
Pincode: 829109
Population (Census 2011): 2,871
Population (projected 2026): 3,385
Households: 525
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1015
Literacy rate: 48.4%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DASO MARANDI
Block / Mandal: Dadi

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 Hazaribagh district level

Then & Now

Rikwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,871

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,385

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

525

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

619

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: 2,871Census 2011
Households: 525Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1015 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 619

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 · Hazaribagh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Hazaribagh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Hazaribagh 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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What is the pincode of Rikwa?

The pincode of Rikwa, Dadi mandal, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand is 829109.

In which district is Rikwa located?

Rikwa is a village in Dadi mandal of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Rikwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rikwa village has a population of 2,871 across 525 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rikwa?

The current sarpanch of Rikwa gram panchayat is DASO MARANDI.

What is the literacy rate in Rikwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rikwa village is 48.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Rikwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rikwa village is 1015 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rikwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rikwa, 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 Rikwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rikwa village is 368915.

How big is Rikwa compared to other villages in Dadi mandal?

Rikwa ranks 7 of 25 villages in Dadi mandal by Census 2011 population (2,871 residents).

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How Rikwa compares

Key facts — Rikwa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Rikwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Rikwa on the map

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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People often ask about Rikwa

What is the pincode of Rikwa?

In which district is Rikwa located?

What is the population of Rikwa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Rikwa?

What is the literacy rate in Rikwa?

What is the sex ratio in Rikwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rikwa?

What is the LGD code of Rikwa?

How big is Rikwa compared to other villages in Dadi mandal?

Rikwa on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Rikwa

What is the pincode of Rikwa?

In which district is Rikwa located?

What is the population of Rikwa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Rikwa?

What is the literacy rate in Rikwa?

What is the sex ratio in Rikwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rikwa?

What is the LGD code of Rikwa?

How big is Rikwa compared to other villages in Dadi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Rikwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Rikwa

Open jobs in Rikwa