Raghunathpur village, Raidih block | Pincode 835232

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ISMAIL KUJUR

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LGD code: 376281
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population: 624
Households: 108
Literacy rate: 73.7%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 409
Distance to district centre: 55 km
Distance to mandal centre: 76 km
Distance to Ranchi: 93 km
Distance to Kolkata: 233 km
Nearest railway station: Nimdih · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Nimdih · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Raghunathpur compares

By population, Raghunathpur ranks #44 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal.

Literacy rate

73.7%

+16.0% vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 73.7%
Raidih mandal: 57.7%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

−5 vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 994
Raidih mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.6 vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 5.8
Raidih mandal: 5.2

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

Raghunathpur at a glance

Raghunathpur is a village of 624 people in 108 households (Census 2011) in Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 44th-largest of 61 villages in Raidih block. Literacy is 74%, 16 points above the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 994 women per 1,000 men. It lies 55 km from the Gumla district centre, 31 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 1 km from Nimdih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 835232, served by Nawagarh (Gumla) post office; the LGD village code is 376281. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Nimdih, <1 km away. The sarpanch is ISMAIL KUJUR, and the village votes in Khijri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kachhap. The population is estimated at 736 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Raghunathpur · this village	624	74%	—
Raghunathpur · Purbi Tundi*	1,339	38%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Goilkera	975	44%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	4,110	57%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Fatehpur	268	78%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Ranishwar	716	62%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Nimdih	3,351	59%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Raghunathpur

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: 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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PARSA
Total area (ha): 411
Irrigated area (ha): 20
Forest area (ha): 96.75

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

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Key facts — Raghunathpur

LGD code: 376281
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population (Census 2011): 624
Population (projected 2026): 736
Households: 108
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 73.7%
Coordinates: 23.00399°N, 86.13775°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khijri
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kachhap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ISMAIL KUJUR
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

Raghunathpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

624

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

736

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

127

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: 624Census 2011
Households: 108Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1272026 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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Getting there

How to reach Raghunathpur

Mandal centre

Raidih · ≈ 76 km

≈ 2 h 36 min by car · 3 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gumla · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 53 min by car · 2 h 14 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi93 kmcapital
Kolkata233 km
Hyderabad1013 km
Delhi1089 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNimdih1 km
Bus stopMango Bus Stand22 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Nimdih<1 km
ATM / bankBandhan Bank9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil21 km
CollegeSardar Patel College of Pharmacy22 km
Police stationTraffic Police Chowki22 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Raghunathpur

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🛕Gunda Shiv MandirTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Kaal Bhairav Thakur ThanTemple4.8 km ↗

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People often ask about Raghunathpur

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

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

Which post office delivers to Raghunathpur?

Mail for Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur located?

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

What is the population of Raghunathpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village has a population of 624 across 108 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur?

The current sarpanch of Raghunathpur gram panchayat is ISMAIL KUJUR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raghunathpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raghunathpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raghunathpur village is 73.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Raghunathpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raghunathpur village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raghunathpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Raghunathpur, 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 Raghunathpur from Gumla district centre?

Raghunathpur is approximately 55 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gumla district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Raghunathpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raghunathpur village is 376281.

Which is the nearest town to Raghunathpur?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Raghunathpur in a straight line.

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

Raghunathpur ranks 44 of 61 villages in Raidih block by Census 2011 population (624 residents).

How far is Raghunathpur from Ranchi?

Raghunathpur is about 93 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 121 km.

How far is Raghunathpur from Kolkata?

Raghunathpur is about 233 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 303 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Raghunathpur?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Raghunathpur?

Mango Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Raghunathpur, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raghunathpur?

CHC, Nimdih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raghunathpur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Raghunathpur?

Bandhan Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Raghunathpur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Raghunathpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Raghunathpur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Raghunathpur?

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

Who is the MP for Raghunathpur?

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

What is the population of Raghunathpur in 2026?

Raghunathpur is estimated at 736 people in 2026, up about 18% from 624 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Raghunathpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur?

ISMAIL KUJUR is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)