Indian Village Directory

Dhodha Village

Dhodha is an inhabited village in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355793, the Census 2011 record lists 1,879 people in 375 households and the reported area is 164 hectares. The local references include Dhodha Gram Panchayat, Meherma CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 50 km.

In short:

Dhodha is a village in Meherma Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355793 and 1,879 people in 375 households.

Village Code355793
Population1,879
Households375
Area164 hectares

Detailed village profile

Dhodha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,879 people, 164 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Dhodha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Godda
Sub-district Meherma
CD Block Meherma
Gram Panchayat DHODHA
  • Dhodha falls under Meherma Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355793.
  • The record lists 1,879 people living in 375 households.
  • The reported village area is 164 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhodha
Census Village Code
355793
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meherma
Sub-district Census Code
02555
CD Block
Meherma
Gram Panchayat
Dhodha
Households
375
Population
1,879
Male Population
1,011
Female Population
868
Sex Ratio
858.56
Area
164 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814160
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,145.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhodha in the official administrative record. Census village code 355793, Dhodha Gram Panchayat and Meherma CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02555
Village Census Code
355793
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Meherma
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhodha

Location and Distance

Godda is the nearest town listed for Dhodha, about 50 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meherma
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
164 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,879 people in 375 households, with 1,011 male residents and 868 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 19.69% and ST share is 2.13% for Dhodha. Population density works out to about 1,145.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
375
Total Population
1,879
Male Population
1,011
Female Population
868
Sex Ratio
858.56
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
370
SC Male Population
200
SC Female Population
170
SC Population Share
19.69
ST Population
40
ST Male Population
18
ST Female Population
22
ST Population Share
2.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Dhodha, including counts where the source provides them.

Government Medicine College
Available

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhodha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhodha include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhodha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhodha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhodha is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhodha show that net sown area is 152 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares (7.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
152.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
140 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhodha

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 814160 Godda Meherma Bajitpur Meharma, Godda VILL- Budhasan, Godda, Jharkhand, 814160

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhodha village located?

Dhodha is in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Dhodha village in?

Dhodha village is in Godda district.

Which state is Dhodha village in?

Dhodha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Dhodha under?

Dhodha comes under Meherma Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhodha?

The Census village code of Dhodha is 355793.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhodha under?

Dhodha is listed under DHODHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meherma.

What is the population of Dhodha village?

The village record lists 1,879 people and 375 households for Dhodha.

How many households are in Dhodha village?

The village record lists 375 households for Dhodha.

What is the male and female population of Dhodha?

The record lists 1,011 male residents and 868 female residents for Dhodha.

What is the sex ratio of Dhodha village?

The sex ratio of Dhodha is 858.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhodha village?

The reported geographical area of Dhodha is 164 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhodha village?

The approximate population density of Dhodha is 1,145.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhodha?

The nearest town listed for Dhodha is Godda, about 50 km away.

How far is Dhodha from the district headquarters?

Dhodha is about 50 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhodha from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhodha is about 15 km from Meherma, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhodha?

For Dhodha, net sown area is 152 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhodha?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhodha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dhodha.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.