Dhobdiha - Pathargama, Godda

Dhobdiha is a village situated in the Pathargama subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathargama and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Godda. Pandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobdiha is 356957. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 814147 pincode.

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

Population of Dhobdiha

As per Census 2011, Dhobdiha village has a total population of 502 people, consisting of 262 males and 240 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 327 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population502262240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482251231
Literate Population327225102
Illiterate Population17537138

Nearby Villages of Dhobdiha

Dhobdiha 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)
BeltikriNorth0.95 km
RanipurSouth1.26 km
KerbarWest1.29 km
BarwardaSouth-West1.33 km
BelsharNorth1.49 km
Panjarhar BiritNorth-East1.56 km
BandelwarSouth-East1.92 km
TetariyaSouth-East2.19 km
LaugaiSouth2.21 km
Gangti KitaSouth-West2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhobdiha

Public transport in the Dhobdiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barahat, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Godda to Dhobdiha is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobdiha

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhobdiha

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

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

FAQs about Dhobdiha

Where is Dhobdiha located?

Dhobdiha village is located in Pathargama Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhobdiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhobdiha is Pandua.

What is the pincode of Dhobdiha?

The pincode of Dhobdiha is 814147.

What is the population of Dhobdiha?

Dhobdiha has a total population of 502, including 262 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Dhobdiha?

There are 116 households in Dhobdiha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhobdiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhobdiha is 65.14%. Male literacy is 85.88% and female literacy is 42.50%.