Digri village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

YASHODA DEVI

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LGD code: 361631
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 90
Households: 18
Literacy rate: 48.9%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 20
Distance to district centre: 155 km
Distance to mandal centre: 158 km
Distance to Ranchi: 136 km
Distance to Kolkata: 202 km
Nearest railway station: Galudih · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nirmay Hospital · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Digri compares

By population, Digri ranks #200 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

48.9%

−7.7% vs mandal average

Digri: 48.9%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+67 vs mandal average

Digri: 1,000
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.5 vs mandal average

Digri: 5.0
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Digri at a glance

Digri is a village of 90 people in 18 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 200th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 49%, 8 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 155 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 2 km from Galudih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361631. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nirmay Hospital, 2 km away. The sarpanch is YASHODA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 235 in 2026, up 161% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Digri · this village	90	49%	—
Digri · Torpa	1,482	75%	0 km N
Digri · Murhu	820	50%	0 km N
Digri · Garbeta - III	185	57%	0 km N
Digri · Ghatshila	634	55%	0 km N
Digri · Rania	935	43%	0 km N
Digri · Krishnagar - I	1,339	55%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Digri

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: No
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MARIO
Total area (ha): 62
Irrigated area (ha): 8.03
Forest area (ha): 6.2

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

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Key facts — Digri

LGD code: 361631
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 90
Population (projected 2026): 235
Households: 18
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 48.9%
Coordinates: 22.63888°N, 86.39895°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: YASHODA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Digri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+161.1%

Population · 2026

235

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 90Census 2011
Households: 18Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2352026 proj. · +161.1% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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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Getting there

How to reach Digri

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 158 km

≈ 5 h 24 min by car · 6 h 25 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 155 km

≈ 5 h 17 min by car · 6 h 17 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi136 kmcapital
Kolkata202 km
Hyderabad1012 km
Delhi1135 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGaludih2 km
Bus stopLoco Colony24 km
Hospital / PHCNirmay Hospital2 km
ATM / bankCanara Bank24 km
Petrol pumpSuraj Petrol Pump21 km
CollegeTraining College Ground-224 km
Police stationPolice Station25 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch9 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Digri

What is the pincode of Digri?

The pincode of Digri, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Digri?

Mail for Digri is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Digri located?

Digri is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Digri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Digri village has a population of 90 across 18 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Digri?

The current sarpanch of Digri gram panchayat is YASHODA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Digri in?

Digri falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Digri in?

Digri falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Digri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Digri village is 48.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Digri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Digri village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Digri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Digri, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Digri from Dhanbad district centre?

Digri is approximately 155 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhanbad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Digri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Digri village is 361631.

How big is Digri compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Digri ranks 200 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (90 residents).

How far is Digri from Ranchi?

Digri is about 136 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 177 km.

How far is Digri from Kolkata?

Digri is about 202 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 262 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Digri?

Galudih is the nearest railway station to Digri, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Digri?

Loco Colony is the nearest bus stop to Digri, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Digri?

Nirmay Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Digri, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Digri?

Canara Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Digri, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Digri?

Suraj Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Digri, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Digri?

Digri falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Digri?

Digri is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Digri in 2026?

Digri is estimated at 235 people in 2026, up about 161% from 90 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Digri in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Digri in Dhanbad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Digri?

YASHODA DEVI is the sarpanch of Digri gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)