Indian Village Directory

Dahu Village

Dahu is an inhabited village in Rania Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375003, the Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 296 households and the reported area is 1,109 hectares. The local references include Dahu Gram Panchayat, Rania CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 98 km.

In short:

Dahu is a village in Rania Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375003 and 1,469 people in 296 households.

Village Code375003
Population1,469
Households296
Area1,109 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Detailed village profile

Dahu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,469 people, 1,109 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Dahu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Rania
CD Block Rania
Gram Panchayat DAHU
  • Dahu falls under Rania Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375003.
  • The record lists 1,469 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,109 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Dahu
Census Village Code
375003
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rania
Sub-district Census Code
02702
CD Block
Rania
Gram Panchayat
Dahu
Households
296
Population
1,469
Male Population
727
Female Population
742
Sex Ratio
1,020.63
Area
1,109 hectares
Area
11.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
98 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825227
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 132.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 64.4% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dahu in the official administrative record. Census village code 375003, Dahu Gram Panchayat and Rania CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02702
Village Census Code
375003
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Rania
Gram Panchayat Name
Dahu

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Dahu, about 98 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rania
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
58 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
98 km
Total Geographical Area
1,109 hectares
Area
11.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 296 households, with 727 male residents and 742 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 2.31% and ST share is 64.4% for Dahu. Population density works out to about 132.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
1,469
Male Population
727
Female Population
742
Sex Ratio
1,020.63
Average Household Size
4.96
SC Population
34
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
2.31
ST Population
946
ST Male Population
459
ST Female Population
487
ST Population Share
64.4
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dahu list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20.18 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dahu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Dahu include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dahu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 183.52 hectares and irrigated land is 2.12 hectares (1.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
239.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.44
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
57.87 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
587.69 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
183.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
172.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.12
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 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
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dahu village located?

Dahu is in Rania Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Dahu village in?

Dahu village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Dahu village in?

Dahu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Dahu under?

Dahu comes under Rania Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dahu?

The Census village code of Dahu is 375003.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dahu under?

Dahu is listed under DAHU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rania.

What is the population of Dahu village?

The village record lists 1,469 people and 296 households for Dahu.

How many households are in Dahu village?

The village record lists 296 households for Dahu.

What is the male and female population of Dahu?

The record lists 727 male residents and 742 female residents for Dahu.

What is the sex ratio of Dahu village?

The sex ratio of Dahu is 1,020.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dahu village?

The reported geographical area of Dahu is 1,109 hectares.

What is the population density of Dahu village?

The approximate population density of Dahu is 132.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dahu?

The nearest town listed for Dahu is Ranchi, about 98 km away.

How far is Dahu from the district headquarters?

Dahu is about 58 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dahu from the sub-district headquarters?

Dahu is about 8 km from Rania, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dahu?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dahu.

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

For Dahu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 183.52 hectares and irrigated land is 2.12 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.