Kanchora village, Raidih block | Pincode 835232

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BISHWANATH BARAIK

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LGD code: 376263
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population: 764
Households: 124
Literacy rate: 54.3%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 365

Census 2011 · in context

How Kanchora compares

By population, Kanchora ranks #34 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal.

Literacy rate

54.3%

−3.4% vs mandal average

Kanchora: 54.3%
Raidih mandal: 57.7%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+1 vs mandal average

Kanchora: 1,000
Raidih mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

6.2

+1.0 vs mandal average

Kanchora: 6.2
Raidih mandal: 5.2

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

Kanchora at a glance

Kanchora is a village of 764 people in 124 households (Census 2011) in Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 34th-largest of 61 villages in Raidih block. Literacy is 54%, 3 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835232, served by Nawagarh (Gumla) post office; the LGD village code is 376263. The sarpanch is BISHWANATH BARAIK, and the village votes in Khijri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kachhap. The population is estimated at 901 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kanchora · this village	764	54%	—
Latu · Raidih	2,093	58%	—
Kemte · Raidih	2,068	59%	—
Khursuta · Raidih	437	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kanchora

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 45
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KEMTE
Total area (ha): 682
Irrigated area (ha): 15.83
Forest area (ha): 54.83

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

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Key facts — Kanchora

LGD code: 376263
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population (Census 2011): 764
Population (projected 2026): 901
Households: 124
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 54.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khijri
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kachhap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BISHWANATH BARAIK
Block / Mandal: Raidih

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 Gumla district level

Then & Now

Kanchora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

764

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

901

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

124

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

146

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: 764Census 2011
Households: 124Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1462026 projection
Active job cards: 1,17,496MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 58,646MGNREGA · 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: 1,028NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%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 · Gumla district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gumla district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gumla 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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Centred on Raidih mandal

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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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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
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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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Quick answers

People often ask about Kanchora

What is the pincode of Kanchora?

The pincode of Kanchora, Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835232. The post office is Nawagarh (Gumla).

Which post office delivers to Kanchora?

Mail for Kanchora is delivered through Nawagarh (Gumla) post office, pincode 835232, in Raidih block, Gumla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kanchora located?

Kanchora is a village in Raidih block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kanchora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanchora village has a population of 764 across 124 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kanchora?

The current sarpanch of Kanchora gram panchayat is BISHWANATH BARAIK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanchora in?

Kanchora falls under the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kanchora in?

Kanchora falls under the Khijri assembly constituency (AC #62) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kanchora village is 54.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanchora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kanchora village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kanchora?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kanchora, 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 Kanchora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanchora village is 376263.

How big is Kanchora compared to other villages in Raidih block?

Kanchora ranks 34 of 61 villages in Raidih block by Census 2011 population (764 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kanchora?

Kanchora falls under Khijri assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kachhap (INC).

Who is the MP for Kanchora?

Kanchora is in Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Seth (BJP).

What is the population of Kanchora in 2026?

Kanchora is estimated at 901 people in 2026, up about 18% from 764 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kanchora in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kanchora?

BISHWANATH BARAIK is the sarpanch of Kanchora gram panchayat, Raidih block. See the sarpanch list of Raidih 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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