Tekjora village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BAKSUN BIBI

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LGD code: 361753
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 547
Households: 93
Literacy rate: 43.1%
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 288

Census 2011 · in context

How Tekjora compares

By population, Tekjora ranks #133 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

43.1%

−13.5% vs mandal average

Tekjora: 43.1%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,011

+78 vs mandal average

Tekjora: 1,011
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.4 vs mandal average

Tekjora: 5.9
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Tekjora at a glance

Tekjora is a village of 547 people in 93 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 133rd-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 43%, 14 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,011 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361753. The sarpanch is BAKSUN BIBI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 645 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tekjora · this village	547	43%	—
Mahubani · Gobindpur	1,535	57%	—
Sundarpahari · Gobindpur	977	37%	—
Titichapuri · Gobindpur	811	68%	—
Nichit Pur · Gobindpur	804	39%	—
Dhoria Alias Mahubani · Gobindpur	785	50%	—
Dumria Alias Dumriatanr · Gobindpur	211	53%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tekjora

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MAHBAI
Total area (ha): 105
Irrigated area (ha): 5.65
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Tekjora

LGD code: 361753
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 547
Population (projected 2026): 645
Households: 93
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1011
Literacy rate: 43.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BAKSUN BIBI
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Tekjora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

547

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

645

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

110

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: 547Census 2011
Households: 93Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1102026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

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 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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.

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Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active

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Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand

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Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand

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What is the pincode of Tekjora?

The pincode of Tekjora, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Tekjora?

Mail for Tekjora is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tekjora located?

Tekjora is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Tekjora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tekjora village has a population of 547 across 93 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tekjora?

The current sarpanch of Tekjora gram panchayat is BAKSUN BIBI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tekjora in?

Tekjora falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tekjora in?

Tekjora falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Tekjora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tekjora village is 43.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Tekjora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tekjora village is 1011 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tekjora?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tekjora, 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 Tekjora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tekjora village is 361753.

How big is Tekjora compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Tekjora ranks 133 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (547 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tekjora?

Tekjora falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Tekjora?

Tekjora is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Tekjora in 2026?

Tekjora is estimated at 645 people in 2026, up about 18% from 547 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tekjora in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Tekjora in Dhanbad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Tekjora?

BAKSUN BIBI is the sarpanch of Tekjora gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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