Nalwa
Nalwa is a revenue village in Domchanch block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 398 in 79 households (Census 2011).
398 souls. 79 homes.
Domchanch block, Koderma district, Jharkhand.
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Nalwa today
- Bottle gourd₹3,640Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹4,600Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Wheat₹2,660Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Nalwa is a village in Domchanch block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 398 people in 79 households, with a literacy rate of 46.7%. It is administered by the Dhodhakola gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825407.
Gram panchayat
Nalwa is in the Dhodhakola gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dhodhakola
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Nalwa compares
By population, Nalwa ranks #65 of 100 inhabited villages in Domchanch block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Nalwa 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 Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Nalwa at a glance
Nalwa is a village of 398 people in 79 households (Census 2011) in Domchanch block, Koderma district, Jharkhand, the 65th of 100 inhabited villages in Domchanch block by population. Literacy is 46.7%, 14.4 points below the block figure of 61.1%, and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825407; the LGD village code is 349767.
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Key facts — Nalwa
Villages sharing pincode 825407
Other villages in Domchanch block
View all 131 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 398Census 2011
- Male / female
- 199 / 199
- Households
- 79
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 46.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Nalwa on the map
Nalwa · 24.5754° N, 85.6779° E
Electoral profile
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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
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Government jobs near Nalwa
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Nearest services to Nalwa
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Nalwa's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeBaheradih Branch Post Office · 2.4 km (straight line) · PIN 825407 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCPhulwaria Hospital · 13 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Essential services & places near Nalwa
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Nalwa's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices138 in Koderma district
Post office · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.5 km away (straight line)
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics43 in Koderma district
Clinic · 11 km away (straight line)
Domchanch
Clinic · 12 km away (straight line)
Koderma - Domchanch Road, Domchanch
- Phulwaria Hospital
Hospital · 13 km away (straight line)
Phulwaria
- Kumar Clinic
Clinic · 14 km away (straight line)
Kumar Clinic, Purnadih, Phulwaria
- Sadar Hospital, Koderma
Hospital · 14 km away (straight line)
Opp. Koderna Court, Sadar Hospital Campus
Hospital · 15 km away (straight line)
Koderma
Schools & anganwadis4 in Koderma district
Colleges & universities2 in Koderma district
- Ajatshatru Residence
University · 56 km away (straight line)
- VINOBA BHAVE UNIVERCITY
University · 68 km away (straight line)
- Vinoba Bhave University
University · 69 km away (straight line)
Hazaribagh
Revenue & panchayat offices
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 98 km away (straight line)
Government offices1 in Koderma district
Government office · 22 km away (straight line)
Jhumri Telaiya
Temples4 in Koderma district
Other places of worship1 in Koderma district
- Sangat
Gurudwara · 19 km away (straight line)
Transport25 in Koderma district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
- Maheshpur
Railway station · 13 km away (straight line)
- Koderma Town
Railway station · 14 km away (straight line)
- Larabad Block Hut
Railway station · 22 km away (straight line)
Community places1 in Koderma district
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People often ask about Nalwa
Where is Nalwa located?
Nalwa is a village in Domchanch block of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Nalwa in?
Nalwa is in Koderma district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Nalwa belong to?
Nalwa comes under the Dhodhakola gram panchayat.
How is Nalwa written in the local script?
Nalwa is written नलवा.
What is the pincode of Nalwa?
The pincode of Nalwa, Domchanch, Koderma is 825407.
What is the population of Nalwa?
As per the 2011 Census, Nalwa had a population of 398 (199 males and 199 females).
How many households are there in Nalwa?
Nalwa had 79 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Nalwa?
The literacy rate of Nalwa was 46.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Nalwa?
Nalwa had 1,000 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nalwa in?
Nalwa is in the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Nalwa?
Annpurna Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma Lok Sabha seat, which includes Nalwa, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Nalwa in?
Nalwa is in the Kodarma assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Nalwa?
Dr. Neera Yadav (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma assembly seat, which includes Nalwa, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Nalwa?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nalwa is 349767 and its Census 2011 village code is 349767.
Which villages are near Nalwa?
Villages near Nalwa include Golgo (5.2 km), Chatkari (7.1 km), Madhuban (9.6 km), Baheradih (10 km), Masnodih (11 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 Nalwa?
- 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: Barbigha APMC, Shekhpura APMC, Sheikhpura district — about 64 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,573 | 3,700 | 3,640 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Barbigha APMC | 4,512 | 4,700 | 4,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · 147 Average | Barbigha APMC | 2,600 | 2,750 | 2,660 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,411 | 4,610 | 4,540 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,580 | 4,700 | 4,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,596 | 3,715 | 3,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,390 | 4,520 | 4,440 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,413 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 25 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 Nalwa'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
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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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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