Dhawdih - Jama, Dumka

Dhawdih is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jama and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Nawadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawdih is 371882. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode.

Dhawdih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhawdih

As per Census 2011, Dhawdih village has a total population of 356 people, consisting of 174 males and 182 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhawdih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population356174182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332167165
Literate Population20911495
Illiterate Population1476087

Nearby Villages of Dhawdih

Dhawdih 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)
JaruadihWest1.28 km
Bara DhakaNorth1.48 km
SujanpurSouth-West1.55 km
GodikoriaSouth1.77 km
TarajuriEast1.89 km
TariWest1.94 km
MadhuadihSouth-East2.16 km
KaramdihSouth2.47 km
KasikolNorth2.51 km
KhatangiSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawdih

Dhawdih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Dumka to Dhawdih is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawdih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhawdih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhawdih 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 Dhawdih

Where is Dhawdih located?

Dhawdih village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhawdih is Nawadih.

What is the pincode of Dhawdih?

The pincode of Dhawdih is 814110.

What is the population of Dhawdih?

Dhawdih has a total population of 356, including 174 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Dhawdih?

There are 89 households in Dhawdih.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawdih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawdih is 58.71%. Male literacy is 65.52% and female literacy is 52.20%.