Koa village, Sundarpahari block | Pincode 814156

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

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LGD code: 357787
Pincode: 814156
Post office: Sarouni Bazar
Population: 60
Households: 15
Literacy rate: 21.7%
Sex ratio: 1143 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 32
Distance to district centre: 261 km
Distance to mandal centre: 260 km
Distance to Ranchi: 45 km
Distance to Kolkata: 307 km
Nearest railway station: Karra · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Koa compares

By population, Koa ranks #179 of 280 villages in Sundarpahari mandal.

Literacy rate

21.7%

−14.3% vs mandal average

Koa: 21.7%
Sundarpahari mandal: 36.0%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,143

+154 vs mandal average

Koa: 1,143
Sundarpahari mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.7 vs mandal average

Koa: 4.0
Sundarpahari mandal: 4.7

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

Koa at a glance

Koa is a village of 60 people in 15 households (Census 2011) in Sundarpahari block, Godda district, Jharkhand, the 179th-largest of 280 villages in Sundarpahari block. Literacy is 22%, 14 points below the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,143 women per 1,000 men. It lies 261 km from the Godda district centre, 29 km from Tamar, the nearest town, 33 km from Karra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814156, served by Sarouni Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 357787. The nearest hospital or health centre is S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre, 14 km away. The sarpanch is beena murmu, and the village votes in Poreyahat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradeep Yadav. The population is estimated at 71 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Koa · this village	60	22%	—
Koa · Erki(Tamar Ii)	548	40%	0 km N
Tintila · Erki(Tamar Ii)	1,146	40%	0.7 km W
Kharwatorang · Erki(Tamar Ii)	44	50%	1 km SE
Dundupiri · Erki(Tamar Ii)	259	32%	1.1 km E
Murgidih · Bundu	146	43%	2 km W
Murgidih · Barwadih	1,316	49%	2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Koa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: 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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GODDA
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BARA DHAMNI
Total area (ha): 118.33
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Koa

LGD code: 357787
Pincode: 814156
Post office: Sarouni Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 60
Population (projected 2026): 71
Households: 15
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1143
Literacy rate: 21.7%
Coordinates: 22.94883°N, 85.39597°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Poreyahat
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradeep Yadav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: beena murmu
Block / Mandal: Sundarpahari
Nearest PHC: Medical Clinic (263.8 km)
Nearest railway station: Danre Halt (260.3 km)

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 Godda district level

Then & Now

Koa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 60Census 2011
Households: 15Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1143 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 712026 proj. · +18.3% vs 2011
Est. households: 182026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,066MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 66,859MGNREGA · 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: 881NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.3%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 · Godda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Godda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Godda 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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Notable places near Koa · Sundarpahari mandal area

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PHC· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Medical Clinic
📍 263.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Danre Halt
📍 260.3 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Poreyahat
📍 264.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Koa

Mandal centre

Sundarpahari · ≈ 260 km

≈ 8 h 55 min by car · 10 h 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Godda · ≈ 261 km

≈ 8 h 56 min by car · 10 h 36 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,345 people

Tamar · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi45 kmcapital
Kolkata307 km
Hyderabad950 km
Delhi1033 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarra33 km
Bus stopMurhu Bus Stop.12 km
Hospital / PHCS.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
CollegeBirsa College17 km
Police stationMurhu Police Station12 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

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Sep

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Jharkhand Minister Deepika Pandey Singh’s daughter and three others die in road accident

Reported by The Hindu.

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Sep

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Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam

Reported by newindianexpress.com.

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Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck
Rediff11h ago
Jharkhand Minister Deepika Pandey Singh’s daughter and three others die in road accident
The Hinduyesterday
Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active
jharkhandstatenews.com3 days ago
Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
ThePrint4 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Koa

What is the pincode of Koa?

The pincode of Koa, Sundarpahari block, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814156. The post office is Sarouni Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Koa?

Mail for Koa is delivered through Sarouni Bazar post office, pincode 814156, in Sundarpahari block, Godda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Koa located?

Koa is a village in Sundarpahari block of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Koa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Koa village has a population of 60 across 15 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Koa?

The current sarpanch of Koa gram panchayat is beena murmu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Koa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Koa in?

Koa falls under the Poreyahat assembly constituency (AC #16) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Koa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Koa village is 21.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Koa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Koa village is 1143 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Koa?

The nearest health facility to Koa is Medical Clinic (~263.8 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Koa?

The nearest railway station to Koa is Danre Halt (~260.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Koa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Koa, 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 Koa from Godda district centre?

Koa is approximately 261 km (straight-line) from the centre of Godda district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Koa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Koa village is 357787.

Which is the nearest town to Koa?

Tamar (population 12,345, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Koa in a straight line.

How big is Koa compared to other villages in Sundarpahari block?

Koa ranks 179 of 280 villages in Sundarpahari block by Census 2011 population (60 residents).

How far is Koa from Ranchi?

Koa is about 45 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 58 km.

How far is Koa from Kolkata?

Koa is about 307 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 399 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Koa?

Karra is the nearest railway station to Koa, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Koa?

Murhu Bus Stop. is the nearest bus stop to Koa, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Koa?

S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Koa, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Koa?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Koa, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Koa?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Koa, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Koa?

Koa falls under Poreyahat assembly constituency (AC 16). The sitting MLA is Pradeep Yadav (INC).

Who is the MP for Koa?

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

What is the population of Koa in 2026?

Koa is estimated at 71 people in 2026, up about 18% from 60 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Koa in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Koa?

beena murmu is the sarpanch of Koa gram panchayat, Sundarpahari block. See the sarpanch list of Sundarpahari 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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