Jhalbad village, Dhanwar block | Pincode 825318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NURESHA KHATOON

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LGD code: 350997
Pincode: 825318
Post office: Markacho
Population: 307
Households: 53
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Sex ratio: 955 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 157

Census 2011 · in context

How Jhalbad compares

By population, Jhalbad ranks #214 of 282 villages in Dhanwar mandal.

Literacy rate

45.6%

−7.4% vs mandal average

Jhalbad: 45.6%
Dhanwar mandal: 53.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

955

+23 vs mandal average

Jhalbad: 955
Dhanwar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

5.8

−0.8 vs mandal average

Jhalbad: 5.8
Dhanwar mandal: 6.6

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

Jhalbad at a glance

Jhalbad is a village of 307 people in 53 households (Census 2011) in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 214th-largest of 282 villages in Dhanwar block. Literacy is 46%, 7 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 955 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825318, served by Markacho post office; the LGD village code is 350997. The sarpanch is NURESHA KHATOON, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 362 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jhalbad · this village	307	46%	—
Dharampur · Dhanwar	2,221	47%	—
Nawagarh · Dhanwar	1,982	64%	—
Jolhabad · Dhanwar	1,131	55%	—
Gadi · Dhanwar	1,092	35%	—
Parodih · Dhanwar	333	60%	—
Gobindpur · Dhanwar	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jhalbad

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: No
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 4
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 60
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DHARAMPUR
Total area (ha): 46.79
Irrigated area (ha): 5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Jhalbad

LGD code: 350997
Pincode: 825318
Post office: Markacho
Population (Census 2011): 307
Population (projected 2026): 362
Households: 53
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 955
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NURESHA KHATOON
Block / Mandal: Dhanwar

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 Giridih district level

Then & Now

Jhalbad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

307

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

362

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Households · 2026

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: 307Census 2011
Households: 53Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 955 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3622026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 622026 projection
Active job cards: 2,95,477MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,909MGNREGA · 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: 852NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 59.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.7%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 · Giridih district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Giridih district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Giridih 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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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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Quick answers

People often ask about Jhalbad

What is the pincode of Jhalbad?

The pincode of Jhalbad, Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825318. The post office is Markacho.

Which post office delivers to Jhalbad?

Mail for Jhalbad is delivered through Markacho post office, pincode 825318, in Dhanwar block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jhalbad located?

Jhalbad is a village in Dhanwar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Jhalbad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhalbad village has a population of 307 across 53 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jhalbad?

The current sarpanch of Jhalbad gram panchayat is NURESHA KHATOON.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhalbad in?

Jhalbad falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jhalbad in?

Jhalbad falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jhalbad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jhalbad village is 45.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Jhalbad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jhalbad village is 955 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhalbad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jhalbad, 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 Jhalbad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhalbad village is 350997.

How big is Jhalbad compared to other villages in Dhanwar block?

Jhalbad ranks 214 of 282 villages in Dhanwar block by Census 2011 population (307 residents).

Who is the MLA of Jhalbad?

Jhalbad falls under Madhupur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Hafizul Hassan (JMM).

Who is the MP for Jhalbad?

Jhalbad is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Jhalbad in 2026?

Jhalbad is estimated at 362 people in 2026, up about 18% from 307 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jhalbad in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Jhalbad?

NURESHA KHATOON is the sarpanch of Jhalbad gram panchayat, Dhanwar block. See the sarpanch list of Dhanwar 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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