Dudhani
Dudhani is a revenue village in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 671 in 140 households (Census 2011).
671 souls. 140 homes.
Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand.
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Dudhani today
- Brinjal₹6,450Bolpur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Ginger(Dry)₹12,750Bolpur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹10,950Bolpur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Dudhani is a village in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 671 people in 140 households, with a literacy rate of 57.1%. It is administered by the Bara gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 814119.
Gram panchayat
Dudhani is in the Bara gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bara
- Bara
- Thanpur
- Heth Situa
- Phulopani
- Heth Majhiani
- Jamogori
- Meghi Ghatwali
- Upar Majhiani
- Tilatanr
- Sejaphari
- Upar Situa
- Saropahari
- Maghi Santali
- Dhakodih
- Purania
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dudhani compares
By population, Dudhani ranks #57 of 311 inhabited villages in Jama block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Dudhani had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Dudhani at a glance
Dudhani is a village of 671 people in 140 households (Census 2011) in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 57th of 311 inhabited villages in Jama block by population. Literacy is 57.1%, 4.8 points below the block figure of 61.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,003 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814119; the LGD village code is 371644.
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Key facts — Dudhani
Villages sharing pincode 814119
Other villages in Jama block
View all 320 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 671Census 2011
- Male / female
- 335 / 336
- Households
- 140
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 57.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Dudhani on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Dudhani. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dudhani · 24.2491° N, 87.3296° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Dumka district
- Information regarding Grade-1 seniority of Teachers(District Superintendent of Education, Dumka)
District Administration, Dumka · 28 Oct 2026
- Corrigendum to the advertisement published for the selection of an agency under the nutrition scheme for Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/Backward Class/Minority Welfare Hostels operating in Dumka district (District Welfare Office, Dumka).
District Administration, Dumka · 10 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL-2026 VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADER DIALOGUE (VBYLD)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
- Information regarding the organization of VBYLD-2027, provided by the District Sports Office, Ramgarh
District Administration, Ramgarh · 27 Oct 2026
- Advertisement for the Post of Fasal Rakshak 2026 (Contract Basis)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Dudhani
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Dudhani
Dudhani isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Jama block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices391 in Dumka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics157 in Dumka district
Primary / community health centre
Barmasia
Primary / community health centre
Bora
Primary / community health centre
Manikdih
Primary / community health centre
Nischintpur
Schools & anganwadis6 in Dumka district
Colleges & universities3 in Dumka district
Government offices5 in Dumka district
Temples8 in Dumka district
Mosques1 in Dumka district
Other places of worship3 in Dumka district
Transport35 in Dumka district
Community places9 in Dumka district
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People often ask about Dudhani
Where is Dudhani located?
Dudhani is a village in Jama block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Dudhani in?
Dudhani is in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Dudhani belong to?
Dudhani comes under the Bara gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dudhani?
The pincode of Dudhani, Jama, Dumka is 814119.
What is the population of Dudhani?
As per the 2011 Census, Dudhani had a population of 671 (335 males and 336 females).
How many households are there in Dudhani?
Dudhani had 140 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Dudhani?
The literacy rate of Dudhani was 57.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dudhani?
Dudhani had 1,003 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dudhani in?
Dudhani is in the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Dudhani?
Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dudhani, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Dudhani in?
Dudhani is in the Jama assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Dudhani?
Lois Marandi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Jama assembly seat, which includes Dudhani, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Dudhani?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dudhani is 371644 and its Census 2011 village code is 371644.
Which villages are near Dudhani?
Villages near Dudhani include Jirulia (about 14 km), Sikaripara (about 15 km), Nischintpur (about 15 km), Kunda (about 17 km), Ranibahal (about 18 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 Dudhani?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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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: 124.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Dumka district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Birbhum APMC, Sainthia APMC, Bolpur APMC, Birbhum district — about 53 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,100 | 6,300 | 6,200 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Dry) · Big/Thick | Bolpur APMC | 12,500 | 12,800 | 12,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,960 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,950 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,800 | 12,900 | 12,850 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Birbhum APMC | 14,800 | 14,900 | 14,870 | 28 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 Dudhani's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Dudhani →Compare Dudhani with… →All villages in Jama →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 ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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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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