Dalkundi - Sundarpahari, Godda

Dalkundi is a village situated in the Sundarpahari subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. Kushmaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalkundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalkundi is 357916. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 814156 pincode.

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

Population of Dalkundi

According to the 2011 Census, Dalkundi village had a total population of 203 people, including 105 males and 98 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.21%, with male literacy at 51.25% and female literacy at 35.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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 Population20310598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412516
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20310598
Literate Population704129
Illiterate Population1336469

Nearby Villages of Dalkundi

Dalkundi 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)
ParkaniEast0.82 km
ParariyaNorth-West1.21 km
AsriparaSouth-West1.34 km
SidaparaSouth-East1.35 km
Bara PalmaNorth-East1.69 km
MalikundiNorth-West2.15 km
JamripahariaEast2.25 km
GoradihSouth-West2.29 km
GhaghriNorth2.29 km
GargawanNorth2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalkundi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dalkundi. The nearest railway station is Hansdiha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Dalkundi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalkundi

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

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

Health Facilities in Dalkundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dalkundi

Where is Dalkundi located?

Dalkundi village is located in Sundarpahari Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dalkundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalkundi is Kushmaha.

What is the pincode of Dalkundi?

The pincode of Dalkundi is 814156.

What is the population of Dalkundi?

Dalkundi had a total population of 203, including 105 males and 98 females.

How many households are there in Dalkundi?

Dalkundi had 48 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dalkundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalkundi was 43.21%. Male literacy was 51.25% and female literacy was 35.37%.