Kurmidih
Kurmidih is a revenue village in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 359 in 50 households (Census 2011).
359 souls. 50 homes.
Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand.
Be the first to claim Kurmidih.
Claiming links this page to a real resident. Verified residents edit the village wiki, add photos, list local jobs and businesses, and start a Grama Sabha feed for the community. Free, forever.
Kurmidih today
- Bottle gourd₹3,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Pointed gourd(Parval)₹4,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Are you the sarpanch of Kurmidih? Verify with your election certificate or a panchayat letter to publish official updates here. Verify as sarpanch
Kurmidih is a village in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 359 people in 50 households, with a literacy rate of 65.7%. It is administered by the Kanko gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825409.
Suggest an edit · Edit history
Gram panchayat
Kurmidih is in the Kanko gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kanko
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kurmidih compares
By population, Kurmidih ranks #54 of 74 inhabited villages in Chandwara block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Kurmidih had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kurmidih at a glance
Kurmidih is a village of 359 people in 50 households (Census 2011) in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand, the 54th of 74 inhabited villages in Chandwara block by population. Literacy is 65.7%, 1.8 points above the block figure of 63.9%, and the sex ratio is 983 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825409; the LGD village code is 349975.
Gram panchayat: Kanko →
Complete this village · 5/10
Add what you know →- Name in the local script
- Map locationAn exact point on the map
- Pincode
- Census 2011 figures
- Gram panchayat
- Assembly & Lok Sabha seat
- About the villageA few sentences on history and livelihood
- A photoTemple, school, fields — anything from the village
- A resident ownerClaim the page as a verified resident
- A first postNews, a notice or a memory from the village
Notice board · Kurmidih
No notices this weekWater supply timings, gram sabha dates, camps and drives — residents post them here as announcements.
Key facts — Kurmidih
Villages sharing pincode 825409
Other villages in Chandwara block
View all 89 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 359Census 2011
- Male / female
- 181 / 178
- Households
- 50
- People per home
- 7.2
- Literacy rate
- 65.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Kurmidih on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Kurmidih. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kurmidih · 24.4477° N, 85.4976° 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).
Latest posts from the village
No posts from this village yet. Be the first villager to add one.
Write a postNews near Kurmidih
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Koderma district
- Amendment Notice regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 22 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 16 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Information regarding the organization of VBYLD-2027, provided by the District Sports Office, Ramgarh
District Administration, Ramgarh · 27 Oct 2026
- Advertisement for the Post of Fasal Rakshak 2026 (Contract Basis)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Kurmidih
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Kurmidih right now. We check official commission notices every night.
All government job notices · Apply only on the official website. Never pay anyone for a government job.
Essential services & places near Kurmidih
Kurmidih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Chandwara block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices138 in Koderma district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT RANCHI PATNA MAIN ROADDIST KODERMA JHARKHAND
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics43 in Koderma district
Clinic
Opposite Parivar Petrol Pump, Ranchi Patna Road, Jhumri Telaiya
Hospital
Jogidih, Vill: Telaiya Dam, Urwan Kanko ,Jainagar Rd
Hospital
Lakhibagi, Koderma
Schools & anganwadis4 in Koderma district
School
Koderma
Colleges & universities2 in Koderma district
Coaching / training institute
Koderma
Coaching / training institute
Jhumri Telaiya, Koderma
Government offices1 in Koderma district
Temples4 in Koderma district
Other places of worship1 in Koderma district
Transport25 in Koderma district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Pipradih
Railway station
- Urwan
Railway station
Community places1 in Koderma district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
Claim Kurmidih
Every village page is owned by its people. Claiming is free, and trust is built step by step:
- Mobile OTP — read, comment and apply for jobs.
- Photo ID (voter ID or driving licence) — post and upload photos.
- DigiLocker e-KYC or two verified residents vouching — become a Verified Resident and edit the village wiki. We never store your Aadhaar number.
- Sarpanch verification (election certificate or panchayat letter) — official panchayat channel for this village.
People often ask about Kurmidih
Where is Kurmidih located?
Kurmidih is a village in Chandwara block of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Kurmidih in?
Kurmidih is in Koderma district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Kurmidih belong to?
Kurmidih comes under the Kanko gram panchayat.
How is Kurmidih written in the local script?
Kurmidih is written कुरमीडीह.
What is the pincode of Kurmidih?
The pincode of Kurmidih, Chandwara, Koderma is 825409.
What is the population of Kurmidih?
As per the 2011 Census, Kurmidih had a population of 359 (181 males and 178 females).
How many households are there in Kurmidih?
Kurmidih had 50 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Kurmidih?
The literacy rate of Kurmidih was 65.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kurmidih?
Kurmidih had 983 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kurmidih in?
Kurmidih is in the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kurmidih?
Manish Jaiswal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kurmidih, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kurmidih in?
Kurmidih is in the Barhi assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kurmidih?
Manoj Kumar Yadav (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Barhi assembly seat, which includes Kurmidih, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Kurmidih?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kurmidih is 349975 and its Census 2011 village code is 349975.
Which villages are near Kurmidih?
Villages near Kurmidih include Barhoria (within ~8 km), Dhodharpania (within ~8 km), Harli (within ~8 km), Bhandarwa (within ~8 km), Jarga (within ~8 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Kurmidih?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Opens an OpenStreetMap search. Results come from OpenStreetMap contributors and may be incomplete.
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 October: 86.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Koderma district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 65 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) · Pointed gourd (Parval) | Tekari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 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 Kurmidih's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Kurmidih →Compare Kurmidih with… →All villages in Chandwara →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
Government websites open in a new tab. VoiceOfVillage is not affiliated with these services. Links checked 2026-10-22.
Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
Eligibility is decided by the issuing department. Check the official page before applying. Government websites open in a new tab. VoiceOfVillage is not affiliated with these services.