Dhahkidih - Saraikela, Saraikela Kharsawan

Dhahkidih is a village situated in the Saraikela subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Seraikela and around 15 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Murup serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhahkidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhahkidih is 379360. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.83 hectares and falls under the 833219 pincode.

Dhahkidih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kharasawan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khunti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhahkidih

As per Census 2011, Dhahkidih village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 263 males and 236 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population499263236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552926
Scheduled Castes (SC)1758788
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1246361
Literate Population321198123
Illiterate Population17865113

Nearby Villages of Dhahkidih

Dhahkidih 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 Dhahkidih

Dhahkidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within 1-2 km of Dhahkidih.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Dhahkidih is about 15 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 Dhahkidih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhahkidih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhahkidih

Where is Dhahkidih located?

Dhahkidih village is located in Saraikela Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhahkidih?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhahkidih is Murup.

What is the pincode of Dhahkidih?

The pincode of Dhahkidih is 833219.

What is the population of Dhahkidih?

Dhahkidih has a total population of 499, including 263 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Dhahkidih?

There are 101 households in Dhahkidih.

What is the literacy rate in Dhahkidih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhahkidih is 64.33%. Male literacy is 75.29% and female literacy is 52.12%.