Chalmo village, Dumri block | Pincode 825167

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUBODH KUMAR YADAV

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LGD code: 352626
Pincode: 825167
Post office: Isri Bazar
Population: 1,999
Households: 339
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 661

Census 2011 · in context

How Chalmo compares

By population, Chalmo ranks #31 of 191 villages in Dumri mandal.

Literacy rate

43.8%

−7.3% vs mandal average

Chalmo: 43.8%
Dumri mandal: 51.1%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

−39 vs mandal average

Chalmo: 904
Dumri mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

5.9

Same as the mandal average

Chalmo: 5.9
Dumri mandal: 5.9

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

Chalmo at a glance

Chalmo is a village of 1,999 people in 339 households (Census 2011) in Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 31st-largest of 191 villages in Dumri block. Literacy is 44%, 7 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 904 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825167, served by Isri Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 352626. The sarpanch is SUBODH KUMAR YADAV, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 2,357 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chalmo · this village	1,999	44%	—
Berha Suiyadih · Dumri	2,633	58%	—
Jangidiri · Dumri	768	42%	—
Baledih Bishunpur · Dumri	675	39%	—
Baramasia · Dumri	668	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chalmo

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BEHRASUIYADIH
Total area (ha): 400
Irrigated area (ha): 1.85
Forest area (ha): 213.24

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

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Key facts — Chalmo

LGD code: 352626
Pincode: 825167
Post office: Isri Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 1,999
Population (projected 2026): 2,357
Households: 339
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBODH KUMAR YADAV
Block / Mandal: Dumri

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

Chalmo — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,999

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,357

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

339

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

400

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: 1,999Census 2011
Households: 339Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4002026 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.

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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 government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income

Reported by The Times of India.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
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OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chalmo

What is the pincode of Chalmo?

The pincode of Chalmo, Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825167. The post office is Isri Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Chalmo?

Mail for Chalmo is delivered through Isri Bazar post office, pincode 825167, in Dumri block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chalmo located?

Chalmo is a village in Dumri block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Chalmo as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chalmo village has a population of 1,999 across 339 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chalmo?

The current sarpanch of Chalmo gram panchayat is SUBODH KUMAR YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chalmo in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chalmo in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Chalmo?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chalmo village is 43.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chalmo?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chalmo village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chalmo?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chalmo, 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 Chalmo?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chalmo village is 352626.

How big is Chalmo compared to other villages in Dumri block?

Chalmo ranks 31 of 191 villages in Dumri block by Census 2011 population (1,999 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chalmo?

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

Who is the MP for Chalmo?

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

What is the population of Chalmo in 2026?

Chalmo is estimated at 2,357 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,999 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chalmo in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chalmo?

SUBODH KUMAR YADAV is the sarpanch of Chalmo gram panchayat, Dumri block. See the sarpanch list of Dumri 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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