Lotamara village, Pakaur block | Pincode 816107

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NIPUR KUMAR SARDAR

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LGD code: 360382
Pincode: 816107
Post office: Pakur
Population: 390
Households: 82
Literacy rate: 14.1%
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 115

Census 2011 · in context

How Lotamara compares

By population, Lotamara ranks #124 of 186 villages in Pakaur mandal.

Literacy rate

14.1%

−18.3% vs mandal average

Lotamara: 14.1%
Pakaur mandal: 32.4%
Pakur district: 39.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,031

+40 vs mandal average

Lotamara: 1,031
Pakaur mandal: 991

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Lotamara: 4.8
Pakaur mandal: 5.2

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

Lotamara at a glance

Lotamara is a village of 390 people in 82 households (Census 2011) in Pakaur block, Pakur district, Jharkhand, the 124th-largest of 186 villages in Pakaur block. Literacy is 14%, 18 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 1,031 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 816107, served by Pakur post office; the LGD village code is 360382. The sarpanch is NIPUR KUMAR SARDAR, and the village votes in Maheshpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Stephen Marandi. The population is estimated at 460 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lotamara · this village	390	14%	—
Piadapur · Pakaur	2,501	40%	—
Mahuadanga · Pakaur	1,797	61%	—
Hiranandpur · Pakaur	1,753	35%	—
Gobindpur · Pakaur	911	51%	—
Nandipara · Pakaur	804	52%	—
Chakbalrampur · Pakaur	486	52%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Lotamara

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PAKAUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 3
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HIRANANDPUR
Total area (ha): 33.95
Irrigated area (ha): 6.53
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Lotamara

LGD code: 360382
Pincode: 816107
Post office: Pakur
Population (Census 2011): 390
Population (projected 2026): 460
Households: 82
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1031
Literacy rate: 14.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Maheshpur
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Stephen Marandi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIPUR KUMAR SARDAR
Block / Mandal: Pakaur
Nearest railway station: Harinsing (20.3 km)

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 Pakur district level

Then & Now

Lotamara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

390

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

460

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

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: 390Census 2011
Households: 82Census 2011
Literacy rate: 14.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4602026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 972026 projection
Active job cards: 96,569MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 47,589MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 925NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 46.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 91.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 79.7%NFHS-5 district

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

Boundary & surroundings

Lotamara on the map

Centred on Pakaur mandal

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Notable places near Lotamara · Pakaur mandal area

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Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
CHC, Gopikandar
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Transport

Railway · station
Harinsing
📍 20.3 km awayOSM
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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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People often ask about Lotamara

What is the pincode of Lotamara?

The pincode of Lotamara, Pakaur block, Pakur district, Jharkhand is 816107. The post office is Pakur.

Which post office delivers to Lotamara?

Mail for Lotamara is delivered through Pakur post office, pincode 816107, in Pakaur block, Pakur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lotamara located?

Lotamara is a village in Pakaur block of Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Lotamara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lotamara village has a population of 390 across 82 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Lotamara?

The current sarpanch of Lotamara gram panchayat is NIPUR KUMAR SARDAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lotamara in?

Lotamara falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lotamara in?

Lotamara falls under the Maheshpur assembly constituency (AC #6) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Lotamara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lotamara village is 14.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Lotamara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lotamara village is 1031 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Lotamara?

The nearest health facility to Lotamara is CHC, Gopikandar (~9.3 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Lotamara?

The nearest railway station to Lotamara is Harinsing (~20.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lotamara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lotamara, 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 Lotamara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lotamara village is 360382.

How big is Lotamara compared to other villages in Pakaur block?

Lotamara ranks 124 of 186 villages in Pakaur block by Census 2011 population (390 residents).

Who is the MLA of Lotamara?

Lotamara falls under Maheshpur assembly constituency (AC 6). The sitting MLA is Stephen Marandi (JMM).

Who is the MP for Lotamara?

Lotamara is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Lotamara in 2026?

Lotamara is estimated at 460 people in 2026, up about 18% from 390 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lotamara in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Lotamara in Pakur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Lotamara?

NIPUR KUMAR SARDAR is the sarpanch of Lotamara gram panchayat, Pakaur block. See the sarpanch list of Pakaur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)