Dhakodih village, Fatehpur block | Pincode 814166

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRAMILA MURMU

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LGD code: 373140
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population: 418
Households: 84
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 261

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhakodih compares

By population, Dhakodih ranks #85 of 179 villages in Fatehpur mandal.

Literacy rate

47.8%

−7.5% vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 47.8%
Fatehpur mandal: 55.3%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

−33 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 935
Fatehpur mandal: 968

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Dhakodih: 5.0
Fatehpur mandal: 4.9

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

Dhakodih at a glance

Dhakodih is a village of 418 people in 84 households (Census 2011) in Fatehpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 85th-largest of 179 villages in Fatehpur block. Literacy is 48%, 8 points below the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 935 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814166, served by Fatehpur (Jamtara) post office; the LGD village code is 373140. The sarpanch is PRAMILA MURMU. The population is estimated at 493 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhakodih · this village	418	48%	—
Jamjori · Fatehpur	936	59%	—
Radhamath · Fatehpur	772	48%	—
Digalgram · Fatehpur	676	36%	—
Belborai · Fatehpur	652	58%	—
Lakartanga · Fatehpur	479	58%	—
Bhurisimal · Fatehpur	446	62%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhakodih

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): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 70
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 10.24

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

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Key facts — Dhakodih

LGD code: 373140
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population (Census 2011): 418
Population (projected 2026): 493
Households: 84
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRAMILA MURMU
Block / Mandal: Fatehpur

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 Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Dhakodih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

418

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

493

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 418Census 2011
Households: 84Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4932026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 992026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · 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: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%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 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara 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

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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 News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhakodih

What is the pincode of Dhakodih?

The pincode of Dhakodih, Fatehpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 814166. The post office is Fatehpur (Jamtara).

Which post office delivers to Dhakodih?

Mail for Dhakodih is delivered through Fatehpur (Jamtara) post office, pincode 814166, in Fatehpur block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhakodih located?

Dhakodih is a village in Fatehpur block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dhakodih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhakodih village has a population of 418 across 84 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

The current sarpanch of Dhakodih gram panchayat is PRAMILA MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhakodih in?

Dhakodih falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhakodih in?

Dhakodih falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhakodih village is 47.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhakodih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhakodih village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhakodih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhakodih, 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 Dhakodih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhakodih village is 373140.

How big is Dhakodih compared to other villages in Fatehpur block?

Dhakodih ranks 85 of 179 villages in Fatehpur block by Census 2011 population (418 residents).

Who is the MP for Dhakodih?

Dhakodih is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Dhakodih in 2026?

Dhakodih is estimated at 493 people in 2026, up about 18% from 418 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhakodih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhakodih?

PRAMILA MURMU is the sarpanch of Dhakodih gram panchayat, Fatehpur block. See the sarpanch list of Fatehpur 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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