Dhobna
Dhobna is a revenue village in Devipur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,144 in 214 households (Census 2011).
1,144 souls. 214 homes.
Devipur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
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Dhobna today
- Brinjal₹1,900Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,600Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,200Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
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Dhobna is a village in Devipur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 1,144 people in 214 households, with a literacy rate of 53.7%. It is administered by the Dhobana gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 814120.
Gram panchayat
Dhobna is in the Dhobana gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dhobana
- Jagmaniya
- Saruka
- Madhupur
- Barki Kharkhar
- Dharampur
- Ghaghi
- Bisnathi
- Khamardih
- Thariyari
- Bariyaradih
- Asahna
- Gomdidih
- Dumarjor
- Baghapathar
- Thuthamarni
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dhobna compares
By population, Dhobna ranks #20 of 223 inhabited villages in Devipur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Dhobna had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Dhobna at a glance
Dhobna is a village of 1,144 people in 214 households (Census 2011) in Devipur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 20th of 223 inhabited villages in Devipur block by population. Literacy is 53.7%, 5.8 points below the block figure of 59.4%, and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814120; the LGD village code is 354370.
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Key facts — Dhobna
Villages sharing pincode 814120
Other villages in Devipur block
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- Population
- 1,144Census 2011
- Male / female
- 591 / 553
- Households
- 214
- People per home
- 5.3
- Literacy rate
- 53.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Dhobna on the map
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Dhobna · 24.4922° N, 86.7531° E
Electoral profile
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From Deoghar district
- Request For Proposal for the procurement of school bus for Uma Nalini Baha Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kunda, Deoghar.
District Administration, Deoghar · 3 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding the Employment Camp Notification — Pakur
District Administration, Pakur · 24 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Dhobna
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Essential services & places near Dhobna
Dhobna isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Devipur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices256 in Deoghar district
Bank
81, near Shivram mandir bhojpur, gramin bank bhojpur, deoghar
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics196 in Deoghar district
Primary / community health centre
Mohuatanr
Primary / community health centre
Patharchapti
Schools & anganwadis3 in Deoghar district
Colleges & universities8 in Deoghar district
Temples1 in Deoghar district
Other places of worship3 in Deoghar district
Transport40 in Deoghar district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Kumrabad Rohini
Railway station
- Sankarpur
Railway station
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People often ask about Dhobna
Where is Dhobna located?
Dhobna is a village in Devipur block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Dhobna in?
Dhobna is in Deoghar district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Dhobna belong to?
Dhobna comes under the Dhobana gram panchayat.
How is Dhobna written in the local script?
Dhobna is written धोबना.
What is the pincode of Dhobna?
The pincode of Dhobna, Devipur, Deoghar is 814120.
What is the population of Dhobna?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhobna had a population of 1,144 (591 males and 553 females).
How many households are there in Dhobna?
Dhobna had 214 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Dhobna?
The literacy rate of Dhobna was 53.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dhobna?
Dhobna had 936 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhobna in?
Dhobna is in the Godda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Dhobna?
Nishikant Dubey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Godda Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dhobna, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Dhobna in?
Dhobna is in the Deoghar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Dhobna?
Suresh Paswan (Rashtriya Janata Dal) won the Deoghar assembly seat, which includes Dhobna, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Dhobna?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhobna is 354370 and its Census 2011 village code is 354370.
Which villages are near Dhobna?
Villages near Dhobna include Dumarthar (within ~8 km), Rikhiyahat (within ~8 km), Letwa (within ~8 km), Agai (within ~8 km), Tasariya (within ~8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Dhobna?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 76.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Deoghar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jamui APMC, Jamui district — about 46 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Jamui APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Jamui APMC | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Jamui APMC | 4,200 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Jamui APMC | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Jamui APMC | 4,100 | 4,100 | 4,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Jamui APMC | 850 | 850 | 850 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Jamui APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 18 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dhobna's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Dhobna →Compare Dhobna with… →All villages in Devipur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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