Charkapathar village, Kathikund block | Pincode 814103

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Charkapathar is a small village in Kathikund mandal, Dumka district, Jharkhand with 175 residents in 34 households. The village has a literacy rate of 30.3% and is located at 23.111°N, 86.056°E under PIN code 814103.

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SHANTI DEVI

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LGD code: 370767
Pincode: 814103
Post office: Kathikund
Population: 175
Households: 34
Literacy rate: 30.3%
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 99
Distance to district centre: 167 km
Distance to mandal centre: 192 km
Distance to Ranchi: 81 km
Distance to Kolkata: 244 km
Nearest railway station: Haslang P.H. · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Nimdih · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Charkapathar compares

By population, Charkapathar ranks #142 of 197 villages in Kathikund mandal.

Literacy rate

30.3%

−14.1% vs mandal average

Charkapathar: 30.3%
Kathikund mandal: 44.4%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

989

−18 vs mandal average

Charkapathar: 989
Kathikund mandal: 1,007

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Charkapathar: 5.1
Kathikund mandal: 4.8

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

Charkapathar at a glance

Charkapathar is a village of 175 people in 34 households (Census 2011) in Kathikund block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 142nd-largest of 197 villages in Kathikund block. Literacy is 30%, 14 points below the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 989 women per 1,000 men. It lies 167 km from the Dumka district centre, 19 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 4 km from Haslang P.H. railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814103, served by Kathikund post office; the LGD village code is 370767. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Nimdih, 14 km away. The sarpanch is SHANTI DEVI. The population is estimated at 112 in 2026, down 36% since the 2011 Census.

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Charkapathar · this village	175	30%	—
Charkapathar · Ranishwar	251	56%	0 km N
Charkapathar · Jarmundi	503	52%	0 km N
Charkapathar · Bagmundi	88	58%	0 km N
Charkapathar · Saraiyahat	1,365	70%	0 km N
Charkapathar · Masalia	138	63%	0 km N
Munibera · Bagmundi	282	48%	1.3 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Charkapathar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 28
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PIPRA
Total area (ha): 96
Irrigated area (ha): 2
Forest area (ha): 16.07

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

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Key facts — Charkapathar

LGD code: 370767
Pincode: 814103
Post office: Kathikund
Population (Census 2011): 175
Population (projected 2026): 112
Households: 34
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 989
Literacy rate: 30.3%
Coordinates: 23.11108°N, 86.05551°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHANTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Kathikund

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 Dumka district level

Then & Now

Charkapathar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

175

Census 2011 baseline

-36.0%

Population · 2026

112

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 175Census 2011
Households: 34Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1122026 proj. · -36% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,862MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 90,738MGNREGA · 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: 946NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%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 · Dumka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dumka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dumka 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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Getting there

How to reach Charkapathar

Mandal centre

Kathikund · ≈ 192 km

≈ 6 h 34 min by car · 7 h 47 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dumka · ≈ 167 km

≈ 5 h 43 min by car · 6 h 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 19 km

≈ 38 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi81 kmcapital
Kolkata244 km
Hyderabad1014 km
Delhi1075 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHaslang P.H.4 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Nimdih14 km
ATM / bankBank of India17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
CollegeSardar Patel College of Pharmacy36 km
Police stationTraffic Police Chowki36 km

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From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence
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Food Security Atlas of Rural Jharkhand 2022
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People often ask about Charkapathar

What is the pincode of Charkapathar?

The pincode of Charkapathar, Kathikund block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814103. The post office is Kathikund.

Which post office delivers to Charkapathar?

Mail for Charkapathar is delivered through Kathikund post office, pincode 814103, in Kathikund block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Charkapathar located?

Charkapathar is a village in Kathikund block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Charkapathar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charkapathar village has a population of 175 across 34 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charkapathar?

The current sarpanch of Charkapathar gram panchayat is SHANTI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charkapathar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charkapathar in?

Charkapathar falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Charkapathar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charkapathar village is 30.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Charkapathar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Charkapathar village is 989 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charkapathar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Charkapathar, 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.

How far is Charkapathar from Dumka district centre?

Charkapathar is approximately 167 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dumka district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Charkapathar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charkapathar village is 370767.

Which is the nearest town to Charkapathar?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Charkapathar in a straight line.

How big is Charkapathar compared to other villages in Kathikund block?

Charkapathar ranks 142 of 197 villages in Kathikund block by Census 2011 population (175 residents).

How far is Charkapathar from Ranchi?

Charkapathar is about 81 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 105 km.

How far is Charkapathar from Kolkata?

Charkapathar is about 244 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 317 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Charkapathar?

Haslang P.H. is the nearest railway station to Charkapathar, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charkapathar?

CHC, Nimdih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charkapathar, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Charkapathar?

Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Charkapathar, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Charkapathar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Charkapathar, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MP for Charkapathar?

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

What is the population of Charkapathar in 2026?

Charkapathar is estimated at 112 people in 2026, down about 36% from 175 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Charkapathar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Charkapathar?

SHANTI DEVI is the sarpanch of Charkapathar gram panchayat, Kathikund block. See the sarpanch list of Kathikund block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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Key facts — Charkapathar

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Charkapathar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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People often ask about Charkapathar

What is the pincode of Charkapathar?

Which post office delivers to Charkapathar?

In which district is Charkapathar located?

What is the population of Charkapathar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Charkapathar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charkapathar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charkapathar in?

What is the literacy rate in Charkapathar?

What is the sex ratio in Charkapathar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charkapathar?

How far is Charkapathar from Dumka district centre?

What is the LGD code of Charkapathar?

Which is the nearest town to Charkapathar?

How big is Charkapathar compared to other villages in Kathikund block?

How far is Charkapathar from Ranchi?

How far is Charkapathar from Kolkata?

Which is the nearest railway station to Charkapathar?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charkapathar?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Charkapathar?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Charkapathar?

Who is the MP for Charkapathar?

What is the population of Charkapathar in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Charkapathar in?

Who is the sarpanch of Charkapathar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Charkapathar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Charkapathar on the mapचरकापाठर

Latest posts

From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence

Food Security Atlas of Rural Jharkhand 2022

Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

Notable persons of Charkapathar

Open jobs in Charkapathar

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras