Pokdanda
Pokdanda is a revenue village in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,071 in 171 households (Census 2011).
1,071 souls. 171 homes.
Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand.
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Pokdanda today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Pokdanda is a village in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 1,071 people in 171 households, with a literacy rate of 53.1%. It is administered by the Pipradih gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825409.
Gram panchayat
Pokdanda is in the Pipradih gram panchayat.
Other villages in Pipradih
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Pokdanda compares
By population, Pokdanda ranks #26 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 Pokdanda had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Pokdanda at a glance
Pokdanda is a village of 1,071 people in 171 households (Census 2011) in Chandwara block, Koderma district, Jharkhand, the 26th of 74 inhabited villages in Chandwara block by population. Literacy is 53.1%, 10.8 points below the block figure of 63.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825409; the LGD village code is 350086.
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Key facts — Pokdanda
Villages sharing pincode 825409
Other villages in Chandwara block
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- Population
- 1,071Census 2011
- Male / female
- 533 / 538
- Households
- 171
- People per home
- 6.3
- Literacy rate
- 53.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Pokdanda on the map
Pokdanda · 24.3812° N, 85.5236° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Pokdanda's map location inside the constituency boundary. 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).
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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
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- General Notice From District Sports Office Jamtara
District Administration, Jamtara · 24 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Pokdanda
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Nearest services to Pokdanda
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Pokdanda's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeChandwara Branch Post Office · 5.3 km (straight line) · PIN 825409 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 4.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCNUHM Government Hospital · 3.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolPVSS DAV Public School · 3.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
Essential services & places near Pokdanda
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Pokdanda's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices138 in Koderma district
Post office · 5.3 km away (straight line)
- Jumri Tilaiyā Post and Telegraph Office
Post office · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT RANCHI PATNA MAIN ROADDIST KODERMA JHARKHAND
Hospitals & clinics43 in Koderma district
Hospital · 3.5 km away (straight line)
Lakhibagi, Koderma
Clinic · 5 km away (straight line)
Opposite Parivar Petrol Pump, Ranchi Patna Road, Jhumri Telaiya
- Parwati Clinic
Clinic · 5.2 km away (straight line)
National Highway 31, Jhumri Telaiya
- Aryan Hospital
Hospital · 5.2 km away (straight line)
Chitragupt Nagar, Jhumri Telaiya
- Jay Prakash Hospital
Hospital · 5.2 km away (straight line)
Chitragupt Nagar, Jhumri Telaiya
- New Kameswari Clinic
Clinic · 5.5 km away (straight line)
Bypass More Ranchi Patna Road Jhumaritelaiya
Schools & anganwadis4 in Koderma district
School · 3.4 km away (straight line)
Koderma
- C D girls school.
School · 5.4 km away (straight line)
School · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Jhumri Telaiya, Koderma
Colleges & universities2 in Koderma district
Coaching / training institute · 3.3 km away (straight line)
Koderma
Coaching / training institute · 4.2 km away (straight line)
Jhumri Telaiya, Koderma
- VINOBA BHAVE UNIVERCITY
University · 42 km away (straight line)
- Vinoba Bhave University
University · 43 km away (straight line)
Hazaribagh
University · 46 km away (straight line)
hazaribagh
Government offices1 in Koderma district
Government office · 6.3 km away (straight line)
Jhumri Telaiya
Temples4 in Koderma district
Temple · 4.4 km away (straight line)
Jhumri Telaiya, Koderma
Other places of worship1 in Koderma district
- Telaiya self mandir
Place of worship · 5.5 km away (straight line)
- Sangat
Gurudwara · 29 km away (straight line)
- Stupa
Buddhist monastery / temple · 29 km away (straight line)
- Mahakashyapa cave
Buddhist monastery / temple · 29 km away (straight line)
Transport25 in Koderma district
- Pipradih
Railway station · 3.3 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 4.9 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 4.9 km away (straight line)
- Larabad Block Hut
Railway station · 5.1 km away (straight line)
- Koderma Junction
Railway station · 6 km away (straight line)
- HP
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
koderma
Community places1 in Koderma district
- Yadutand cricket and football ground
Sports ground / stadium · 4.4 km away (straight line)
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People often ask about Pokdanda
Where is Pokdanda located?
Pokdanda is a village in Chandwara block of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Pokdanda in?
Pokdanda is in Koderma district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Pokdanda belong to?
Pokdanda comes under the Pipradih gram panchayat.
How is Pokdanda written in the local script?
Pokdanda is written पोकडंडा.
What is the pincode of Pokdanda?
The pincode of Pokdanda, Chandwara, Koderma is 825409.
What is the population of Pokdanda?
As per the 2011 Census, Pokdanda had a population of 1,071 (533 males and 538 females).
How many households are there in Pokdanda?
Pokdanda had 171 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Pokdanda?
The literacy rate of Pokdanda was 53.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Pokdanda?
Pokdanda had 1,009 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokdanda in?
Pokdanda is in the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Pokdanda?
Annpurna Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma Lok Sabha seat, which includes Pokdanda, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Pokdanda in?
Pokdanda is in the Barkatha assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Pokdanda?
Amit Kumar Yadav (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Barkatha assembly seat, which includes Pokdanda, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Pokdanda?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pokdanda is 350086 and its Census 2011 village code is 350086.
Which villages are near Pokdanda?
Villages near Pokdanda include Jamkati (1.1 km), Chamgudokalan (1.4 km), Kasiadih (1.6 km), Digthu (1.7 km), Singardih (1.8 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 Pokdanda?
- Hospital
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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 69 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 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 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 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 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 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 Pokdanda's shops.
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
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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.
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