Gajanda Village
Gajanda is a revenue village in Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,412 in 275 households (Census 2011).
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1,412 souls. 275 homes.
Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand.
Gajanda today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,800Bihpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,500Bihpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,200Bihpur APMC · 10 Nov 2026
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Gajanda at a glance
Gajanda is one of the larger villages of Meherma block — 41st of 144 by population, with 1,412 people in 275 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 61.2%, above Godda district's 55.1% (Meherma block: 56.0%), while the sex ratio was 903 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 940. It falls under Gajhanda gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 814160. The village covers 163 hectares — about 1.6 km², or roughly 866 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Mahagama assembly constituency and the Godda 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
- Meharma Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 65 members (2025-26) 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
Gajanda is in the Gajhanda gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gajhanda
- Amdiha
- Tetaria
- Birnia
- Sonaguji
- Dalahi
- Mukra Milik
- Jagan Kita
- Parbal Kita
- Kalianpur
- Khaira Patkia
- Nurdi Kita
- Raghunath Kita
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Gajanda compares
By population, Gajanda ranks #41 of 144 inhabited villages in Meherma block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Gajanda had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 814160
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View all 212 →Gajanda — 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
- 1,412Census 2011
- Male / female
- 742 / 670
- Households
- 275
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 61.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 494
- Work participation
- 35.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Gajanda on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Gajanda. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Gajanda · 25.1719° N, 87.3839° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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 Gajanda
Gajanda isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Meherma block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices296 in Godda 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 & clinics140 in Godda district
Hospital
Ganga Sagar Road, Mhaghama, Godda
Primary / community health centre
Kasba
Primary / community health centre
Amor
Schools & anganwadis1 in Godda district
Temples3 in Godda district
Transport14 in Godda district
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People often ask about Gajanda
Where is Gajanda located?
Gajanda is a village in Meherma block of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Gajanda in?
Gajanda is in Godda district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Gajanda belong to?
Gajanda comes under the Gajhanda gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gajanda?
The pincode of Gajanda, Meherma, Godda is 814160.
What is the population of Gajanda?
As per the 2011 Census, Gajanda had a population of 1,412 (742 males and 670 females).
How many households are there in Gajanda?
Gajanda had 275 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Gajanda?
Gajanda covers about 163 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Gajanda?
The literacy rate of Gajanda was 61.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gajanda?
Gajanda had 903 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gajanda in?
Gajanda is in the Godda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gajanda?
Nishikant Dubey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Godda Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gajanda, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gajanda in?
Gajanda is in the Mahagama assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gajanda?
Deepika Pandey Singh (Indian National Congress) won the Mahagama assembly seat, which includes Gajanda, in 2024.
Which development block is Gajanda in?
Gajanda is in the Meharma development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Gajanda?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gajanda is 355808 and its Census 2011 village code is 355808.
Which villages are near Gajanda?
Villages near Gajanda include Dasu Chakla (within ~15 km), Sauri Chak (within ~15 km), Champa (within ~15 km), Badla Chak (within ~15 km), Harchandpur (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Gajanda in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Gajanda's Census 2011 population of 1,412 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,750 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Gajanda?
The sarpanch of Gajanda 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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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)
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District climate page →No market in Godda district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Naugachiya APMC, Bihpur APMC, Bhagalpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Naugachiya APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bihpur APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Naugachiya APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bihpur APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Bihpur APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Naugachiya APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Naugachiya APMC | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 10 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 Gajanda's shops. Best mandi price near Gajanda →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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