Konkel village, Raidih block | Pincode 835232

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Lankesh braik

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LGD code: 376316
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population: 678
Households: 125
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Sex ratio: 1080 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 537

Census 2011 · in context

How Konkel compares

By population, Konkel ranks #39 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal.

Literacy rate

66.8%

+9.1% vs mandal average

Konkel: 66.8%
Raidih mandal: 57.7%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,080

+81 vs mandal average

Konkel: 1,080
Raidih mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Konkel: 5.4
Raidih mandal: 5.2

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

Konkel at a glance

Konkel is a village of 678 people in 125 households (Census 2011) in Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 39th-largest of 61 villages in Raidih block. Literacy is 67%, 9 points above the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,080 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835232, served by Nawagarh (Gumla) post office; the LGD village code is 376316. The sarpanch is Lankesh braik, and the village votes in Khijri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kachhap. The population is estimated at 799 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Konkel · this village	678	67%	—
Kondra · Raidih	2,280	50%	—
Bamalkera · Raidih	1,264	54%	—
Mokra · Raidih	1,088	37%	—
Kasira · Raidih	1,014	60%	—
Katasaru · Raidih	716	60%	—
Ramdega · Raidih	626	60%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Konkel

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
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: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 37
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 55
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KONDRA
Total area (ha): 628
Irrigated area (ha): 7.67
Forest area (ha): 137.31

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

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Key facts — Konkel

LGD code: 376316
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population (Census 2011): 678
Population (projected 2026): 799
Households: 125
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1080
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khijri
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kachhap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lankesh braik
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

Konkel — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

799

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

125

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

147

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: 678Census 2011
Households: 125Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1080 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7992026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1472026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Konkel

What is the pincode of Konkel?

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

Which post office delivers to Konkel?

Mail for Konkel 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 Konkel located?

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

What is the population of Konkel as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Konkel village has a population of 678 across 125 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Konkel?

The current sarpanch of Konkel gram panchayat is Lankesh braik.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Konkel in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Konkel in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Konkel?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Konkel village is 66.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Konkel?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Konkel village is 1080 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Konkel?

12 schemes currently match residents of Konkel, 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 Konkel?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Konkel village is 376316.

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

Konkel ranks 39 of 61 villages in Raidih block by Census 2011 population (678 residents).

Who is the MLA of Konkel?

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

Who is the MP for Konkel?

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

What is the population of Konkel in 2026?

Konkel is estimated at 799 people in 2026, up about 18% from 678 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Konkel in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Konkel?

Lankesh braik is the sarpanch of Konkel 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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