Duarbandh village, Sonua block | Pincode 833105

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NOOR HANSDA

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LGD code: 376884
Pincode: 833105
Post office: Sonua
Population: 122
Households: 28
Literacy rate: 75.4%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 63

Census 2011 · in context

How Duarbandh compares

By population, Duarbandh ranks #92 of 107 villages in Sonua mandal.

Literacy rate

75.4%

+26.3% vs mandal average

Duarbandh: 75.4%
Sonua mandal: 49.1%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−13 vs mandal average

Duarbandh: 1,000
Sonua mandal: 1,013

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Duarbandh: 4.4
Sonua mandal: 4.7

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

Duarbandh at a glance

Duarbandh is a village of 122 people in 28 households (Census 2011) in Sonua block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 92nd-largest of 107 villages in Sonua block. Literacy is 75%, 26 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 833105, served by Sonua post office; the LGD village code is 376884. The sarpanch is NOOR HANSDA, and the village votes in Sindri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandradeo Mahato Alias Bablu Mahato. The population is estimated at 144 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Duarbandh · this village	122	75%	—
Sonapos · Sonua	1,692	62%	—
Sonua · Sonua	1,480	70%	—
Naranga · Sonua	823	46%	—
Banua · Sonua	734	68%	—
Jorapokhar · Sonua	481	59%	—
Rupapos · Sonua	338	63%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Duarbandh

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: CHAKRADHARPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 0.5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SONAPOS
Total area (ha): 19
Irrigated area (ha): 1.09
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Duarbandh

LGD code: 376884
Pincode: 833105
Post office: Sonua
Population (Census 2011): 122
Population (projected 2026): 144
Households: 28
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 75.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhanbad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sindri
Member of Parliament: Dulu Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandradeo Mahato Alias Bablu Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NOOR HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Sonua

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 West Singhbhum district level

Then & Now

Duarbandh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

122

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

144

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: 122Census 2011
Households: 28Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1442026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 332026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,149MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 74,249MGNREGA · 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 · West Singhbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · West Singhbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · West Singhbhum 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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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

Reported by India Development Review.

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News from West Singhbhum & Jharkhand

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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
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Quick answers

People often ask about Duarbandh

What is the pincode of Duarbandh?

The pincode of Duarbandh, Sonua block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833105. The post office is Sonua.

Which post office delivers to Duarbandh?

Mail for Duarbandh is delivered through Sonua post office, pincode 833105, in Sonua block, West Singhbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Duarbandh located?

Duarbandh is a village in Sonua block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Duarbandh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Duarbandh village has a population of 122 across 28 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Duarbandh?

The current sarpanch of Duarbandh gram panchayat is NOOR HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Duarbandh in?

Duarbandh falls under the Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Duarbandh in?

Duarbandh falls under the Sindri assembly constituency (AC #38) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Duarbandh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Duarbandh village is 75.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Duarbandh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Duarbandh village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Duarbandh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Duarbandh, 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 Duarbandh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Duarbandh village is 376884.

How big is Duarbandh compared to other villages in Sonua block?

Duarbandh ranks 92 of 107 villages in Sonua block by Census 2011 population (122 residents).

Who is the MLA of Duarbandh?

Duarbandh falls under Sindri assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Chandradeo Mahato Alias Bablu Mahato (CPI(ML)(L)).

Who is the MP for Duarbandh?

Duarbandh is in Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dulu Mahato (BJP).

What is the population of Duarbandh in 2026?

Duarbandh is estimated at 144 people in 2026, up about 18% from 122 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Duarbandh in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Duarbandh?

NOOR HANSDA is the sarpanch of Duarbandh gram panchayat, Sonua block. See the sarpanch list of Sonua 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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