Dagdho - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Dagdho is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Khanudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dagdho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagdho is 361414. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.81 hectares and falls under the 828307 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Dagdho village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dagdho

According to the 2011 Census, Dagdho village had a total population of 402 people, including 222 males and 180 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 63.46%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population402222180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553124
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population27117299
Illiterate Population1315081

Nearby Villages of Dagdho

Dagdho is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaranpurNorth-East1.40 km
KhanudihSouth-East1.46 km
TarangaWest2.31 km
ChariNorth-West2.34 km
DamchalkaroSouth-East2.88 km
BhelwatanrNorth-East2.99 km
Matigara (ct)South-East3.21 km
GhutweSouth-West3.28 km
KaridugdhoSouth-West3.44 km
AmdihNorth-East3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dagdho

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dagdho. The nearest railway station is Khanudih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Dagdho is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dagdho

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dagdho village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dagdho

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dagdho village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dagdho

Where is Dagdho located?

Dagdho village is located in Baghmara-Cum-Katras Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dagdho?

The Gram Panchayat of Dagdho is Khanudih.

What is the pincode of Dagdho?

The pincode of Dagdho is 828307.

What is the population of Dagdho?

Dagdho had a total population of 402, including 222 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Dagdho?

Dagdho had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dagdho?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dagdho was 78.10%. Male literacy was 90.05% and female literacy was 63.46%.