Banthu (बंथु) — Itkhori, Chatra, Jharkhand

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ranjay kumar

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LGD code: 348967
Pincode: 825408
Population: 597
Households: 101
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 158

Census 2011 · in context

How Banthu compares

Literacy rate

51.6%

−4.2% vs mandal average

Banthu: 51.6%
Itkhori mandal: 55.8%
Chatra district: 48.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,003

+24 vs mandal average

Banthu: 1,003
Itkhori mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Banthu: 5.9
Itkhori mandal: 6.1

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

Key facts — Banthu

LGD code: 348967
Pincode: 825408
Population (Census 2011): 597
Population (projected 2026): 704
Households: 101
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1003
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ranjay kumar
Block / Mandal: Itkhori

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 Chatra district level

Then & Now

Banthu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

597

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

704

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

101

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

119

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: 597Census 2011
Households: 101Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7042026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 119

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 · Chatra district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chatra district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chatra 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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What is the pincode of Banthu?

The pincode of Banthu, Itkhori mandal, Chatra district, Jharkhand is 825408.

In which district is Banthu located?

Banthu is a village in Itkhori mandal of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Banthu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banthu village has a population of 597 across 101 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banthu?

The current sarpanch of Banthu gram panchayat is ranjay kumar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banthu in?

Banthu falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banthu in?

Banthu falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Banthu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banthu village is 51.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Banthu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banthu village is 1003 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banthu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banthu, 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.

What is the LGD code of Banthu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banthu village is 348967.

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Banthu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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What is the pincode of Banthu?

In which district is Banthu located?

What is the population of Banthu as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Banthu?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banthu in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banthu in?

What is the literacy rate in Banthu?

What is the sex ratio in Banthu?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banthu?

What is the LGD code of Banthu?

Banthu on the mapबंथु

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Banthu

What is the pincode of Banthu?

In which district is Banthu located?

What is the population of Banthu as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Banthu?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banthu in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banthu in?

What is the literacy rate in Banthu?

What is the sex ratio in Banthu?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banthu?

What is the LGD code of Banthu?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Banthu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Banthu

Open jobs in Banthu