Manjhdiha - Kathikund, Dumka

Manjhdiha is a village situated in the Kathikund subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathikund and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bichhia Pahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjhdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjhdiha is 370699. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.02 hectares and falls under the 814103 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Manjhdiha

As per Census 2011, Manjhdiha village has a total population of 156 people, consisting of 83 males and 73 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1568373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382315
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1558372
Literate Population281810
Illiterate Population1286563

Nearby Villages of Manjhdiha

Manjhdiha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Manjhdiha

Manjhdiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Manjhdiha is about 35 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 Manjhdiha

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

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

Health Facilities in Manjhdiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Manjhdiha

Where is Manjhdiha located?

Manjhdiha village is located in Kathikund Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manjhdiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Manjhdiha is Bichhia Pahari.

What is the pincode of Manjhdiha?

The pincode of Manjhdiha is 814103.

What is the population of Manjhdiha?

Manjhdiha has a total population of 156, including 83 males and 73 females.

How many households are there in Manjhdiha?

There are 36 households in Manjhdiha.

What is the literacy rate in Manjhdiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manjhdiha is 17.95%. Male literacy is 21.69% and female literacy is 13.70%.