Dahudargaon - Chainpur, Gumla

Dahudargaon is a village situated in the Chainpur subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chainpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Malam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahudargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahudargaon is 376097. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.77 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode. Gumla is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dahudargaon

As per Census 2011, Dahudargaon village has a total population of 508 people, consisting of 257 males and 251 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 402 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population508257251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844638
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402199203
Literate Population315172143
Illiterate Population19385108

Nearby Villages of Dahudargaon

Dahudargaon 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)
JaipurNorth2.08 km
BhatauliWest2.49 km
TintangarSouth2.56 km
JamgainNorth-West2.64 km
TilwariNorth3.29 km
ChainpurSouth-West3.46 km
MalamNorth-East3.82 km
DatraSouth-East3.97 km
MaheshpurNorth-West4.01 km
HarraSouth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahudargaon

Dahudargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohardaga, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Dahudargaon is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahudargaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Dahudargaon

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

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

FAQs about Dahudargaon

Where is Dahudargaon located?

Dahudargaon village is located in Chainpur Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahudargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Dahudargaon is Malam.

What is the pincode of Dahudargaon?

The pincode of Dahudargaon is 835207.

What is the population of Dahudargaon?

Dahudargaon has a total population of 508, including 257 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Dahudargaon?

There are 99 households in Dahudargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dahudargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahudargaon is 62.01%. Male literacy is 66.93% and female literacy is 56.97%.