Rangalia village, Ranishwar block | Pincode 814148

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JISU BASKI

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LGD code: 371156
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population: 1,854
Households: 398
Literacy rate: 56.6%
Sex ratio: 983 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 963

Census 2011 · in context

How Rangalia compares

By population, Rangalia ranks #8 of 217 villages in Ranishwar mandal.

Literacy rate

56.6%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Rangalia: 56.6%
Ranishwar mandal: 50.9%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

983

−6 vs mandal average

Rangalia: 983
Ranishwar mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.2 vs mandal average

Rangalia: 4.7
Ranishwar mandal: 4.5

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

Rangalia at a glance

Rangalia is a village of 1,854 people in 398 households (Census 2011) in Ranishwar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 8th-largest of 217 villages in Ranishwar block. Literacy is 57%, 6 points above the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 983 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814148, served by Raghunathpur (Dumka) post office; the LGD village code is 371156. The sarpanch is JISU BASKI, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 2,186 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Rangalia · this village	1,854	57%	—
Lakraghati · Ranishwar	1,516	47%	—
Murgabani · Ranishwar	594	41%	—
Patharchal · Ranishwar	364	56%	—
Panch Pahari · Ranishwar	343	53%	—
Kuchiadali · Ranishwar	341	46%	—
Kuchiagari Baradangal · Ranishwar	299	55%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rangalia

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): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
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: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): RANGALIA
Total area (ha): 423.34
Irrigated area (ha): 20.04
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Rangalia

LGD code: 371156
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population (Census 2011): 1,854
Population (projected 2026): 2,186
Households: 398
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 983
Literacy rate: 56.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JISU BASKI
Block / Mandal: Ranishwar

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

Rangalia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,854

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,186

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

398

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

469

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: 1,854Census 2011
Households: 398Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 983 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1862026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4692026 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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People often ask about Rangalia

What is the pincode of Rangalia?

The pincode of Rangalia, Ranishwar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814148. The post office is Raghunathpur (Dumka).

Which post office delivers to Rangalia?

Mail for Rangalia is delivered through Raghunathpur (Dumka) post office, pincode 814148, in Ranishwar block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rangalia located?

Rangalia is a village in Ranishwar block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Rangalia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rangalia village has a population of 1,854 across 398 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rangalia?

The current sarpanch of Rangalia gram panchayat is JISU BASKI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rangalia in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rangalia in?

Rangalia falls under the Nala assembly constituency (AC #8) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Rangalia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rangalia village is 56.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Rangalia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rangalia village is 983 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rangalia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rangalia, 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 Rangalia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rangalia village is 371156.

How big is Rangalia compared to other villages in Ranishwar block?

Rangalia ranks 8 of 217 villages in Ranishwar block by Census 2011 population (1,854 residents).

Who is the MLA of Rangalia?

Rangalia falls under Nala assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Rabindra Nath Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Rangalia?

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

What is the population of Rangalia in 2026?

Rangalia is estimated at 2,186 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,854 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rangalia in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Rangalia?

JISU BASKI is the sarpanch of Rangalia gram panchayat, Ranishwar block. See the sarpanch list of Ranishwar 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, 2026-05-14
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