Tarni village, Ranishwar block | Pincode 814148

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KIRAN DEVI

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LGD code: 371270
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population: 1,559
Households: 333
Literacy rate: 40%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 641

Census 2011 · in context

How Tarni compares

By population, Tarni ranks #13 of 217 villages in Ranishwar mandal.

Literacy rate

40.0%

−10.9% vs mandal average

Tarni: 40.0%
Ranishwar mandal: 50.9%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

+30 vs mandal average

Tarni: 1,019
Ranishwar mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.2 vs mandal average

Tarni: 4.7
Ranishwar mandal: 4.5

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

Tarni at a glance

Tarni is a village of 1,559 people in 333 households (Census 2011) in Ranishwar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 13th-largest of 217 villages in Ranishwar block. Literacy is 40%, 11 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,019 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814148, served by Raghunathpur (Dumka) post office; the LGD village code is 371270. The sarpanch is KIRAN DEVI, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 1,838 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tarni · this village	1,559	40%	—
Belbuni · Ranishwar	1,866	41%	—
Bora · Ranishwar	1,230	52%	—
Tongra · Ranishwar	989	48%	—
Bhitra · Ranishwar	327	50%	—
Sundardih · Ranishwar	313	5%	—
Khirghata · Ranishwar	213	40%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tarni

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
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): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BRINDAVANI
Total area (ha): 621.45
Irrigated area (ha): 6.66
Forest area (ha): 130.87

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

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Key facts — Tarni

LGD code: 371270
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population (Census 2011): 1,559
Population (projected 2026): 1,838
Households: 333
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 40.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KIRAN DEVI
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

Tarni — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,559

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,838

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

333

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

393

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: 1,559Census 2011
Households: 333Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3932026 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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Tarni

What is the pincode of Tarni?

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

Which post office delivers to Tarni?

Mail for Tarni 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 Tarni located?

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

What is the population of Tarni as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tarni village has a population of 1,559 across 333 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tarni?

The current sarpanch of Tarni gram panchayat is KIRAN DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tarni in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tarni in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Tarni?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tarni village is 40.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Tarni?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tarni village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tarni?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tarni, 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 Tarni?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tarni village is 371270.

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

Tarni ranks 13 of 217 villages in Ranishwar block by Census 2011 population (1,559 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tarni?

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

Who is the MP for Tarni?

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

What is the population of Tarni in 2026?

Tarni is estimated at 1,838 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,559 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tarni in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tarni?

KIRAN DEVI is the sarpanch of Tarni 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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