Balkidih Village
Balkidih is a revenue village in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 310 in 47 households (Census 2011).
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310 souls. 47 homes.
Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand.
Balkidih today
- Brinjal₹1,800Jamui APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹2,300Jamui APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹4,900Jamui APMC · 10 Nov 2026
Balkidih at a glance
A small village by the standards of Dhanwar block, Balkidih ranked 213th of 264 by population, with 310 people in 47 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 54.4%, below Giridih district's 61.6% (Dhanwar block: 65.4%), while the sex ratio was 962 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 947. It falls under Gorhand gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 825318. The village covers 25 hectares — about 0.25 km², or roughly 1,251 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dhanwar assembly constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Dhanwar Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 31 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Balkidih is in the Gorhand gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gorhand
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balkidih compares
By population, Balkidih ranks #213 of 264 inhabited villages in Dhanwar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Balkidih had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 825318
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View all 304 →Balkidih — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 310Census 2011
- Male / female
- 158 / 152
- Households
- 47
- People per home
- 6.6
- Literacy rate
- 54.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 98
- Work participation
- 31.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Balkidih on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balkidih. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balkidih · 24.3283° N, 85.8221° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 16 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Balkidih
Balkidih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dhanwar block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices369 in Giridih district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics177 in Giridih district
Clinic
Rajdhanwar
Clinic
Upraili Dhanwar
Dental clinic
Upraili Dhanwar
Schools & anganwadis2 in Giridih district
Temples5 in Giridih district
Mosques3 in Giridih district
Other places of worship38 in Giridih district
Transport46 in Giridih district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Community places8 in Giridih district
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People often ask about Balkidih
Where is Balkidih located?
Balkidih is a village in Dhanwar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Balkidih in?
Balkidih is in Giridih district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Balkidih belong to?
Balkidih comes under the Gorhand gram panchayat.
How is Balkidih written in the local script?
Balkidih is written बलकीडीह.
What is the pincode of Balkidih?
The pincode of Balkidih, Dhanwar, Giridih is 825318.
What is the population of Balkidih?
As per the 2011 Census, Balkidih had a population of 310 (158 males and 152 females).
How many households are there in Balkidih?
Balkidih had 47 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balkidih?
Balkidih covers about 25 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balkidih?
The literacy rate of Balkidih was 54.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balkidih?
Balkidih had 962 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balkidih in?
Balkidih is in the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Balkidih?
Annpurna Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balkidih, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Balkidih in?
Balkidih is in the Dhanwar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Balkidih?
Babu Lal Marandi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Dhanwar assembly seat, which includes Balkidih, in 2024.
Which development block is Balkidih in?
Balkidih is in the Dhanwar development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balkidih?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balkidih is 916895 and its Census 2011 village code is 350985.
Which villages are near Balkidih?
Villages near Balkidih include Markacho (within ~10 km), Jamu (within ~10 km), Dasaro Khurd (within ~10 km), Jatadih (within ~10 km), Pathaldiha (within ~10 km).
What is the population of Balkidih in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balkidih's Census 2011 population of 310 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 380 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Balkidih?
The sarpanch of Balkidih has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Balkidih?
- Hospital
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- Market
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- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Giridih district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jamui APMC, Sikandara APMC, Jamui district — about 46 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Jamui APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Jamui APMC | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Jamui APMC | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,900 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Jamui APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Jamui APMC | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Sikandara APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Sikandara APMC | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Sikandara APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Balkidih's shops. Best mandi price near Balkidih →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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