Dadar village, Nala block | Pincode 815355

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Dadar is a village in Nala mandal, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, with a population of 854 across 206 households. The literacy rate stands at 47%, and the village is situated at coordinates 24.067°N, 86.926°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Savika Soren

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LGD code: 372887
Pincode: 815355
Post office: Nala
Population: 854
Households: 206
Literacy rate: 47%
Sex ratio: 1068 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 366
Distance to district centre: 11 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Ranchi: 183 km
Distance to Kolkata: 222 km
Nearest railway station: Jamtara · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dubey Clinic · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dadar compares

By population, Dadar ranks #39 of 258 villages in Nala mandal.

Literacy rate

47.0%

−7.9% vs mandal average

Dadar: 47.0%
Nala mandal: 54.9%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,068

+109 vs mandal average

Dadar: 1,068
Nala mandal: 959

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.7 vs mandal average

Dadar: 4.1
Nala mandal: 4.8

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

Dadar at a glance

Dadar is a village of 854 people in 206 households (Census 2011) in Nala block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 39th-largest of 258 villages in Nala block. Literacy is 47%, 8 points below the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,068 women per 1,000 men. It lies 11 km from the Jamtara district centre, 39 km from Barra, the nearest town, 17 km from Jamtara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815355, served by Nala post office; the LGD village code is 372887. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dubey Clinic, 1 km away. The sarpanch is Savika Soren, and the village votes in Sarath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uday Shankar Singh. The population is estimated at 1,007 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dadar · this village	854	47%	—
Duma · Purbi Tundi*	1,244	52%	0 km N
Duma · Fatehpur	558	57%	0 km N
Duma · Jama	397	37%	0 km N
Dabar · Nala	274	28%	0 km N
Dabar · Nala	444	58%	0 km N
Dumaria · Nala	535	61%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dadar

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 46
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DALAWAR
Total area (ha): 326
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dadar

LGD code: 372887
Pincode: 815355
Post office: Nala
Population (Census 2011): 854
Population (projected 2026): 1,007
Households: 206
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1068
Literacy rate: 47.0%
Coordinates: 24.06697°N, 86.92644°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Savika Soren
Block / Mandal: Nala

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 Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Dadar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

854

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,007

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

206

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

243

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: 854Census 2011
Households: 206Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1068 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0072026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2432026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · 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: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%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 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara 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 Dadar

Mandal centre

Nala · ≈ 1.5 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,798 people

Barra · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 35 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi183 kmcapital
Kolkata222 km
Delhi1092 km
Hyderabad1149 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJamtara17 km
Bus stopChildren's Park24 km
Hospital / PHCDubey Clinic1 km
ATM / bankBank of India25 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump23 km
CollegeDeshbandhu Mahavidyalaya26 km
Police stationAsansol South Police Station43 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

Reported by ddnews.gov.in.

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

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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News from Jamtara & Jharkhand

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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 Dadar

What is the pincode of Dadar?

The pincode of Dadar, Nala block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 815355. The post office is Nala.

Which post office delivers to Dadar?

Mail for Dadar is delivered through Nala post office, pincode 815355, in Nala block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dadar located?

Dadar is a village in Nala block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dadar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dadar village has a population of 854 across 206 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dadar?

The current sarpanch of Dadar gram panchayat is Savika Soren.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dadar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dadar in?

Dadar falls under the Sarath assembly constituency (AC #14) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dadar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dadar village is 47.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Dadar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dadar village is 1068 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dadar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dadar, 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 Dadar from Jamtara district centre?

Dadar is approximately 11 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamtara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dadar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dadar village is 372887.

Which is the nearest town to Dadar?

Barra (population 10,798, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 39 km from Dadar in a straight line.

How big is Dadar compared to other villages in Nala block?

Dadar ranks 39 of 258 villages in Nala block by Census 2011 population (854 residents).

How far is Dadar from Ranchi?

Dadar is about 183 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 238 km.

How far is Dadar from Kolkata?

Dadar is about 222 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 288 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dadar?

Jamtara is the nearest railway station to Dadar, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dadar?

Children's Park is the nearest bus stop to Dadar, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dadar?

Dubey Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dadar, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dadar?

Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dadar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dadar?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Dadar, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Dadar?

Dadar falls under Sarath assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Uday Shankar Singh (JMM).

Who is the MP for Dadar?

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

What is the population of Dadar in 2026?

Dadar is estimated at 1,007 people in 2026, up about 18% from 854 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dadar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dadar?

Savika Soren is the sarpanch of Dadar gram panchayat, Nala block. See the sarpanch list of Nala 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)