# Mahlidih, Dhanbad (Jharkhand) – Town Population & History

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Town · Dhanbad, Jharkhand 

# Mahlidih

Mahlidih is a town in Baghmara-Cum-Katras sub-district of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand (census town). The 2011 Census counted **6,381 people** in 1,195 households. Literacy was 79.5%.

- 6,381people (2011)
- 1,195households
- 79.5%literacy
- 860females per 1,000 males

## Population of Mahlidih

■ Mahlidih · ■ Dhanbad urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****79.5%**

**79.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****860**

**894

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****870**

**901

Working population ****23.1%**

**27.8%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Mahlidih

Of every 100 households in Mahlidih in 2011, 98 had electricity, 88 a toilet at home and 17 cooked with LPG; 78 had a mobile phone, 40 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Mahlidih · ■ Dhanbad urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****88%**

**59%

No toilet (open defecation) ****12%**

**39%

Tap water ****76%**

**61%

Drinking water within premises ****70%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****17%**

**26%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****2%**

**6%

Use banking services ****90%**

**74%

Television ****77%**

**71%

Mobile phone ****78%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****40%**

**31%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**5%

None of these assets ****4%**

**11%

Own their home ****24%**

**58%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Mahlidih work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,276 (86%) · **■** Household industry 7 (0%) · **■** Farming 14 (1%) · **■** Marginal 180 (12%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Mahlidih changed?

From 5,628 in 2001 to 6,381 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Mahlidih in numbers and road distances

- Density4,064 per km²
- Annual rainfall1,096 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Ranchi (state capital)130 km by road
- Dhanbad (district HQ)10 km by road
- Dhanbad (city of 1 lakh+)30 km by road
- Dhanbad (city of 5 lakh+)30 km by road
- Tetulmari (railway station)0 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Mahlidih

### Civic services

- Pucca roads5 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets997
- Water storage904 kl
- Electricity — homes1,165

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks10
- Private banks5
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** koyla and iron.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Mahlidih?6,381 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Mahlidih in?Dhanbad district, Jharkhand
- What was the population of Mahlidih in 2001?5,628