Nirhu Village
Nirhu is a revenue village in Kisko block, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,300 in 258 households (Census 2011).
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1,300 souls. 258 homes.
Kisko block, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand.
Nirhu today
- Bamboo₹300Ramanujganj APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Maize₹2,000Rajpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Paddy(Common)₹3,600Kusmee APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Nirhu
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Nirhu at a glance
Nirhu is one of the larger villages of Kisko block — 15th of 52 by population, with 1,300 people in 258 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 64.6%, level with Lohardaga district's 65.0% (Kisko block: 64.5%), while the sex ratio was 1,025 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 990. It falls under Araiya gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 835302. The village covers 396 hectares — about 4.0 km², or roughly 329 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Lohardaga assembly constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
Gram panchayat: Araiya →
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Kisko Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 41 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Nirhu is in the Araiya gram panchayat.
Other villages in Araiya
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Nirhu compares
By population, Nirhu ranks #15 of 52 inhabited villages in Kisko block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Nirhu ranks
| Ranked by | Nirhu | In Lohardaga district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,300 | 119 of 352 | 5,480 of 29,393 (tied)above 81% | 839 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 258 | 113 of 352 (tied) | 5,054 of 29,393 (tied)above 83% | 160 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 64.6% | 142 of 352 | 10,498 of 29,393 (tied)above 64% | 63.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,025 per 1,000 males | 111 of 352 (tied) | 7,273 of 29,372 (tied)above 75% | 989 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.04 per household | 238 of 352 (tied) | 17,003 of 29,393 (tied)above 42% | 5.24 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 328.6 per km² | 153 of 352 | 15,056 of 29,278 (tied)above 49% | 298.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 57.3% | 96 of 352 (tied) | 4,623 of 29,393 (tied)above 84% | 51.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Nirhu
In Lohardaga district
- KhawaskhijriBhandra, Lohardaga1,205 people · 63.8% literate · 1,025 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
- MakanduKuru, Lohardaga1,369 people · 62.3% literate · 1,016 per 1,000 · 5.15 per householdCompare →
- AlaundiSenha, Lohardaga1,098 people · 62.6% literate · 1,030 per 1,000 · 5.04 per householdCompare →
- GitilgarhKairo, Lohardaga1,538 people · 62.3% literate · 1,026 per 1,000 · 5.32 per householdCompare →
- BaragainBhandra, Lohardaga1,478 people · 66.9% literate · 1,050 per 1,000 · 4.86 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- KasdegaThethaitangar, Simdega1,255 people · 65.7% literate · 1,018 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- ItamBasia, Gumla1,219 people · 64.8% literate · 1,025 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- UnchdihKhuntpani, West Singhbhum1,486 people · 65.1% literate · 1,030 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
- DahuRania, Khunti1,469 people · 64.0% literate · 1,021 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
- BetiBishunpur, Gumla1,364 people · 65.3% literate · 1,018 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Nirhu 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 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 835302
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View all 52 →Nirhu — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,300Census 2011
- Male / female
- 642 / 658
- Households
- 258
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 64.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 745
- Work participation
- 57.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Nirhu on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Nirhu. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Nirhu · 23.5689° N, 84.6559° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 8 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Nirhu
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
- Run by
- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
Link checked 12 Nov 2026 · jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in/ · We store nothing from the portal; the link opens the government site in a new tab. The portal differs by state; this is the one for Jharkhand.
Essential services & places near Nirhu
Nirhu isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kisko block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices105 in Lohardaga district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics27 in Lohardaga district
Temples2 in Lohardaga district
Transport9 in Lohardaga district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
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People often ask about Nirhu
Where is Nirhu located?
Nirhu is a village in Kisko block of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Nirhu in?
Nirhu is in Lohardaga district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Nirhu belong to?
Nirhu comes under the Araiya gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nirhu?
The pincode of Nirhu, Kisko, Lohardaga is 835302.
What is the population of Nirhu?
As per the 2011 Census, Nirhu had a population of 1,300 (642 males and 658 females).
How many households are there in Nirhu?
Nirhu had 258 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Nirhu?
Nirhu covers about 396 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Nirhu?
The literacy rate of Nirhu was 64.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Nirhu?
Nirhu had 1,025 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nirhu in?
Nirhu is in the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Nirhu?
Sukhdeo Bhagat (Indian National Congress) won the Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Nirhu, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Nirhu in?
Nirhu is in the Lohardaga assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Nirhu?
Rameshwar Oraon (Indian National Congress) won the Lohardaga assembly seat, which includes Nirhu, in 2024.
Which development block is Nirhu in?
Nirhu is in the Kisko development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Nirhu?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nirhu is 362905 and its Census 2011 village code is 362905.
Which villages are near Nirhu?
Villages near Nirhu include Salaiya (within ~15 km), Tisiya (within ~15 km), Hutap (within ~15 km), Durhul (within ~15 km), Nari (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Nirhu in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Nirhu's Census 2011 population of 1,300 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,610 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Nirhu?
The sarpanch of Nirhu has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Nirhu?
- Hospital
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- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 13.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Lohardaga district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Ramanujganj APMC, Rajpur APMC, Kusmee APMC, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district — about 108 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo · Bamboo | Ramanujganj APMC | 200 | 300 | 300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Rajpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Jeeraful | Kusmee APMC | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · I.R. 36 | Kusmee APMC | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1 Nov 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 Nirhu's shops. Best mandi price near Nirhu →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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