Quick Info
| Profession | Labourer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1934 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 17, Aug, 2007) |
| Birthplace | Gehlaur, Bihar, British India |
| Date of Death | 17/08/2007 |
Latest News about Dashrath Manjhi
17/08/2025
On the 18th death anniversary of Dashrath Manjhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the 'Mountain Man' and met his family in Bihar's Gaya district. Gandhi stated that Manjhi's struggle and determination will continue to inspire everyone, emphasizing that strong intentions can overcome any obstacle.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dashrath Manjhi |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mountain Man |
| Famous For | Carving a 110-metre-long path through a hill using only a hammer and chisel over 22 years |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Caste | Musahar (Scheduled Caste) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Falguni Devi (died in 1959 from injuries sustained while crossing the mountain) |
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Career
| Worked in coal mines at Dhanbad for seven years | |
| Worked as a day labourer in Gehlaur village | |
| Carved a path through a hill from 1960 to 1982 using only a hammer and chisel |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dashrath Manjhi belonged to a Musahar family, known as Rat-catchers. | |
| 2. He spent seven years working in a coal mine in Dhanbad. | |
| 3. Following his wife's passing, he carved a path through a mountain to assist the community. | |
| 4. He carved a 110-meter-long, 9.1-meter-wide, and 7.7-meter-deep path through a ridge of hills using only a hammer and a chisel. | |
| 5. His work shortened travel between the Atri and Wazirganj blocks of Gaya district from 55 km to 15 km. | |
| 6. In 2016, India Post issued a postage stamp featuring Manjhi. | |
| 7. Dashrath Manjhi belonged to a Musahar family, traditionally known as rat-catchers. | |
| 8. He spent seven years working in coal mines at Dhanbad before returning to Gehlaur. | |
| 9. His wife Falguni Devi fell while crossing the mountain while pregnant in 1959 and died due to lack of timely access to medical care. | |
| 10. He was recognized by Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, for his work. | |
| 11. A 2015 Hindi-language biographical film titled 'Manjhi – The Mountain Man' was made about his life, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. |