Samda village, Dumri block | Pincode 825106

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAMILA KHATUN

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LGD code: 352664
Pincode: 825106
Post office: Dumri
Population: 2,956
Households: 453
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,109
Distance to district centre: 169 km
Distance to mandal centre: 154 km
Distance to Ranchi: 322 km
Distance to Kolkata: 305 km
Nearest railway station: Sakrigali · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Al Shifa Eye & ENT Care Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Samda compares

By population, Samda ranks #12 of 191 villages in Dumri mandal.

Literacy rate

51.7%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Samda: 51.7%
Dumri mandal: 51.1%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

940

−3 vs mandal average

Samda: 940
Dumri mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

6.5

+0.6 vs mandal average

Samda: 6.5
Dumri mandal: 5.9

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

Samda at a glance

Samda is a village of 2,956 people in 453 households (Census 2011) in Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 12th-largest of 191 villages in Dumri block. Literacy is 52%, about the same as the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 940 women per 1,000 men. It lies 169 km from the Giridih district centre, 7 km from Narainpur Diara, the nearest town, 1 km from Sakrigali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 825106, served by Dumri post office; the LGD village code is 352664. The nearest hospital or health centre is Al Shifa Eye & ENT Care Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is JAMILA KHATUN, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 3,485 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Samda · this village	2,956	52%	—
Samda · Sahibganj	1,651	39%	0 km N
Samda · Mahagama	493	32%	0 km N
Samdanala · Sahibganj	2,005	54%	0.5 km E
Paltanganj · Taljhari	299	54%	0.7 km SW
Chhota Bhagiamariand Partaba · Taljhari	2,302	51%	1.1 km SE
Jamni · Kathikund	165	52%	1.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Samda

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): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: 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: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHINO
Total area (ha): 288.66
Irrigated area (ha): 15.47
Forest area (ha): 25.73

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

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Key facts — Samda

LGD code: 352664
Pincode: 825106
Post office: Dumri
Population (Census 2011): 2,956
Population (projected 2026): 3,485
Households: 453
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 940
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Coordinates: 25.24810°N, 87.69831°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAMILA KHATUN
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

Samda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,956

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,485

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

453

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

534

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: 2,956Census 2011
Households: 453Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5342026 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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Getting there

How to reach Samda

Mandal centre

Dumri · ≈ 154 km

≈ 5 h 16 min by car · 6 h 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Giridih · ≈ 169 km

≈ 5 h 48 min by car · 6 h 53 min by bike

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Nearest town · 23,465 people

Narainpur Diara · ≈ 7.4 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi322 kmcapital
Kolkata305 km
Delhi1105 km
Hyderabad1293 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSakrigali1 km
Bus stopBaldiabari More14 km
Hospital / PHCAl Shifa Eye & ENT Care Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump36 km
CollegeD S College34 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)34 km

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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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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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People often ask about Samda

What is the pincode of Samda?

The pincode of Samda, Dumri block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825106. The post office is Dumri.

Which post office delivers to Samda?

Mail for Samda is delivered through Dumri post office, pincode 825106, in Dumri block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Samda located?

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

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Samda village has a population of 2,956 across 453 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Samda?

The current sarpanch of Samda gram panchayat is JAMILA KHATUN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Samda village is 51.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Samda village is 940 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Samda, 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.

How far is Samda from Giridih district centre?

Samda is approximately 169 km (straight-line) from the centre of Giridih district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Samda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Samda village is 352664.

Which is the nearest town to Samda?

Narainpur Diara (population 23,465, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Samda in a straight line.

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

Samda ranks 12 of 191 villages in Dumri block by Census 2011 population (2,956 residents).

How far is Samda from Ranchi?

Samda is about 322 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 418 km.

How far is Samda from Kolkata?

Samda is about 305 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 397 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Samda?

Sakrigali is the nearest railway station to Samda, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Samda?

Baldiabari More is the nearest bus stop to Samda, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Samda?

Al Shifa Eye & ENT Care Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Samda, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Samda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Samda, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Samda?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Samda, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MLA of Samda?

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

Who is the MP for Samda?

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

What is the population of Samda in 2026?

Samda is estimated at 3,485 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,956 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Samda in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Samda?

JAMILA KHATUN is the sarpanch of Samda 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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