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PUNAM KUMARI

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LGD code: 350184
Pincode: 825318
Population: 534
Households: 95
Literacy rate: 53%
Sex ratio: 1363 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 246

Census 2011 · in context

How Babhandih compares

By population, Babhandih ranks #54 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal.

Literacy rate

53.0%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Babhandih: 53.0%
Markacho mandal: 51.5%
Koderma district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,363

+348 vs mandal average

Babhandih: 1,363
Markacho mandal: 1,015

Household size

people per home

5.6

−0.9 vs mandal average

Babhandih: 5.6
Markacho mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Babhandih

LGD code: 350184
Pincode: 825318
Population (Census 2011): 534
Population (projected 2026): 630
Households: 95
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1363
Literacy rate: 53.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUNAM KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Markacho

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 Koderma district level

Then & Now

Babhandih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

534

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

630

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

112

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: 534Census 2011
Households: 95Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1363 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6302026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 112

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 · Koderma district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koderma district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koderma 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.

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What is the pincode of Babhandih?

The pincode of Babhandih, Markacho mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand is 825318.

In which district is Babhandih located?

Babhandih is a village in Markacho mandal of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Babhandih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Babhandih village has a population of 534 across 95 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Babhandih?

The current sarpanch of Babhandih gram panchayat is PUNAM KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babhandih in?

Babhandih falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babhandih in?

Babhandih falls under the Gandey assembly constituency (AC #31) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Babhandih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Babhandih village is 53.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Babhandih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Babhandih village is 1363 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babhandih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Babhandih, 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 Babhandih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Babhandih village is 350184.

How big is Babhandih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

Babhandih ranks 54 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal by Census 2011 population (534 residents).

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

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What is the pincode of Babhandih?

In which district is Babhandih located?

What is the population of Babhandih as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Babhandih?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babhandih in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babhandih in?

What is the literacy rate in Babhandih?

What is the sex ratio in Babhandih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babhandih?

What is the LGD code of Babhandih?

How big is Babhandih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

Babhandih on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Babhandih

What is the pincode of Babhandih?

In which district is Babhandih located?

What is the population of Babhandih as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Babhandih?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babhandih in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babhandih in?

What is the literacy rate in Babhandih?

What is the sex ratio in Babhandih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babhandih?

What is the LGD code of Babhandih?

How big is Babhandih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Babhandih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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