Kauadhab village, Pathna block | Pincode 816110

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Kauadhab is a village in Pathna mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, home to 255 residents in 59 households. The village has a literacy rate of 37.6% and postal code 816110.

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SHILMANI LAKRA

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LGD code: 359443
Pincode: 816110
Post office: Pathna
Population: 255
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 153
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Ranchi: 291 km
Distance to Kolkata: 255 km
Nearest railway station: Gumani · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: St. Luke Hospital, Pakur · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kauadhab compares

By population, Kauadhab ranks #79 of 150 villages in Pathna mandal.

Literacy rate

37.6%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Kauadhab: 37.6%
Pathna mandal: 38.5%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

889

−103 vs mandal average

Kauadhab: 889
Pathna mandal: 992

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.5 vs mandal average

Kauadhab: 4.3
Pathna mandal: 4.8

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

Kauadhab at a glance

Kauadhab is a village of 255 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Pathna block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 79th-largest of 150 villages in Pathna block. Literacy is 38%, about the same as the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 889 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 1 km from Sahri, the nearest town, 10 km from Gumani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816110, served by Pathna post office; the LGD village code is 359443. The nearest hospital or health centre is St. Luke Hospital, Pakur, 7 km away. The sarpanch is SHILMANI LAKRA, and the village votes in Barhait assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemant Soren. The population is estimated at 301 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kauadhab · this village	255	38%	—
Kauadhab · Godda	1,057	52%	0 km N
Kauadhab · Sundarpahari	902	46%	0 km N
Ikapokhar · Pathna	1,304	34%	0.6 km N
Sahri · Deoghar	189	50%	0.7 km E
Sahri · Pathna	2,418	29%	0.7 km E
Sahri · Barh	10,698	52%	1.2 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kauadhab

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): 18
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAJMAHAL
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 76
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SAHRI
Total area (ha): 108
Irrigated area (ha): 25.08
Forest area (ha): 1.17

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

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Key facts — Kauadhab

LGD code: 359443
Pincode: 816110
Post office: Pathna
Population (Census 2011): 255
Population (projected 2026): 301
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 889
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Coordinates: 24.78190°N, 87.70525°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barhait
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHILMANI LAKRA
Block / Mandal: Pathna

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Kauadhab — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

255

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

301

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

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: 255Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3012026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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 Kauadhab

Mandal centre

Pathna · ≈ 5.0 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 23 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,698 people

Sahri · ≈ 1.2 km

≈ 2 min by car · 3 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi291 kmcapital
Kolkata255 km
Delhi1126 km
Hyderabad1261 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGumani10 km
Hospital / PHCSt. Luke Hospital, Pakur7 km
CollegeD.N.C. College37 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station33 km

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September 2026

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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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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kauadhab

What is the pincode of Kauadhab?

The pincode of Kauadhab, Pathna block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816110. The post office is Pathna.

Which post office delivers to Kauadhab?

Mail for Kauadhab is delivered through Pathna post office, pincode 816110, in Pathna block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kauadhab located?

Kauadhab is a village in Pathna block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kauadhab as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kauadhab village has a population of 255 across 59 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kauadhab?

The current sarpanch of Kauadhab gram panchayat is SHILMANI LAKRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kauadhab in?

Kauadhab falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kauadhab in?

Kauadhab falls under the Barhait assembly constituency (AC #3) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kauadhab?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kauadhab village is 37.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Kauadhab?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kauadhab village is 889 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kauadhab?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kauadhab, 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 Kauadhab from Sahebganj district centre?

Kauadhab is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kauadhab?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kauadhab village is 359443.

Which is the nearest town to Kauadhab?

Sahri (population 10,698, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 1 km from Kauadhab in a straight line.

How big is Kauadhab compared to other villages in Pathna block?

Kauadhab ranks 79 of 150 villages in Pathna block by Census 2011 population (255 residents).

How far is Kauadhab from Ranchi?

Kauadhab is about 291 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 378 km.

How far is Kauadhab from Kolkata?

Kauadhab is about 255 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 331 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kauadhab?

Gumani is the nearest railway station to Kauadhab, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kauadhab?

St. Luke Hospital, Pakur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kauadhab, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Kauadhab?

Kauadhab falls under Barhait assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Hemant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Kauadhab?

Kauadhab is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Kauadhab in 2026?

Kauadhab is estimated at 301 people in 2026, up about 18% from 255 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kauadhab in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kauadhab?

SHILMANI LAKRA is the sarpanch of Kauadhab gram panchayat, Pathna block. See the sarpanch list of Pathna 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)