Rangadih village, Topchanchi mandal, Dhanbad | Pincode 828402

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SARITA DEVI

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LGD code: 361399
Pincode: 828402
Population: 875
Households: 163
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 245
Distance to district centre: 85 km
Distance to mandal centre: 72 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Rangadih compares

By population, Rangadih ranks #42 of 114 villages in Topchanchi mandal.

Literacy rate

55.3%

−4.9% vs mandal average

Rangadih: 55.3%
Topchanchi mandal: 60.2%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

984

+60 vs mandal average

Rangadih: 984
Topchanchi mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Rangadih: 5.4
Topchanchi mandal: 5.3

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

Key facts — Rangadih

LGD code: 361399
Pincode: 828402
Population (Census 2011): 875
Population (projected 2026): 1,416
Households: 163
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 984
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Coordinates: 23.51550°N, 86.14835°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SARITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Topchanchi

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

Rangadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

875

Census 2011 baseline

+61.8%

Population · 2026

1,416

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 875Census 2011
Households: 163Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4162026 proj. · +61.8% 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Rangadih

Mandal centre

Topchanchi · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 27 min by car · 2 h 55 min by bike

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District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 85 km

≈ 2 h 55 min by car · 3 h 27 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 6 min by bike

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People often ask about Rangadih

What is the pincode of Rangadih?

The pincode of Rangadih, Topchanchi mandal, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828402.

In which district is Rangadih located?

Rangadih is a village in Topchanchi mandal of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Rangadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rangadih village has a population of 875 across 163 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rangadih?

The current sarpanch of Rangadih gram panchayat is SARITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rangadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rangadih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Rangadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rangadih village is 55.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Rangadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rangadih village is 984 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rangadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rangadih, 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 Rangadih from Dhanbad district centre?

Rangadih is approximately 85 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 Rangadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rangadih village is 361399.

Which is the nearest town to Rangadih?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Rangadih in a straight line.

How big is Rangadih compared to other villages in Topchanchi mandal?

Rangadih ranks 42 of 114 villages in Topchanchi mandal by Census 2011 population (875 residents).

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