Dhamna village, Barachatti block | Pincode 824201

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

koshmi devi

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LGD code: 257350
Pincode: 824201
Post office: Barachatti
Population: 1,773
Households: 274
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,245

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhamna compares

By population, Dhamna ranks #25 of 158 villages in Barachatti mandal.

Literacy rate

53.1%

+5.6% vs mandal average

Dhamna: 53.1%
Barachatti mandal: 47.5%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

927

−40 vs mandal average

Dhamna: 927
Barachatti mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

6.5

+0.1 vs mandal average

Dhamna: 6.5
Barachatti mandal: 6.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dhamna at a glance

Dhamna is a village of 1,773 people in 274 households (Census 2011) in Barachatti block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 25th-largest of 158 villages in Barachatti block. Literacy is 53%, 6 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 927 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824201, served by Barachatti post office; the LGD village code is 257350. The sarpanch is koshmi devi, and the village votes in Mahnar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Umesh Singh Kushwaha. The population is estimated at 2,090 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhamna · this village	1,773	53%	—
Jhajh · Barachatti	3,461	43%	—
Kathautia · Barachatti	2,925	31%	—
Mahugain · Barachatti	1,505	43%	—
Tula Chak · Barachatti	1,167	45%	—
Bheriya · Barachatti	1,122	36%	—
Chordaha · Barachatti	654	24%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhamna

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GAYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 54
Distance to district HQ (km): 54
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Patluka
Total area (ha): 105
Irrigated area (ha): 36.01
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dhamna

LGD code: 257350
Pincode: 824201
Post office: Barachatti
Population (Census 2011): 1,773
Population (projected 2026): 2,090
Households: 274
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 927
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahnar
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Umesh Singh Kushwaha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: koshmi devi
Block / Mandal: Barachatti

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gaya district level

Then & Now

Dhamna — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,773

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,090

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

274

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

323

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,773Census 2011
Households: 274Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3232026 projection
Active job cards: 4,38,816MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,26,541MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 863NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.3%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhamna

What is the pincode of Dhamna?

The pincode of Dhamna, Barachatti block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824201. The post office is Barachatti.

Which post office delivers to Dhamna?

Mail for Dhamna is delivered through Barachatti post office, pincode 824201, in Barachatti block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhamna located?

Dhamna is a village in Barachatti block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhamna as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhamna village has a population of 1,773 across 274 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhamna?

The current sarpanch of Dhamna gram panchayat is koshmi devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhamna in?

Dhamna falls under the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhamna in?

Dhamna falls under the Mahnar assembly constituency (AC #129) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamna?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhamna village is 53.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhamna?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhamna village is 927 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhamna?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhamna, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhamna?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhamna village is 257350.

How big is Dhamna compared to other villages in Barachatti block?

Dhamna ranks 25 of 158 villages in Barachatti block by Census 2011 population (1,773 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhamna?

Dhamna falls under Mahnar assembly constituency (AC 129). The sitting MLA is Umesh Singh Kushwaha (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Dhamna?

Dhamna is in Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chirag Paswan (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Dhamna in 2026?

Dhamna is estimated at 2,090 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,773 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhamna in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Dhamna in Gaya district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhamna?

koshmi devi is the sarpanch of Dhamna gram panchayat, Barachatti block. See the sarpanch list of Barachatti block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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