Golpur village, Pakuria block | Pincode 816117

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Golpur is a village in Pakuria mandal, Pakur district, Jharkhand. With a population of 688 persons across 143 households, it has a literacy rate of 34.3%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KALESHWAR HEMBROM

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LGD code: 360922
Pincode: 816117
Post office: Pakuria
Population: 688
Households: 143
Literacy rate: 34.3%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 450
Distance to district centre: 168 km
Distance to mandal centre: 167 km
Distance to Ranchi: 248 km
Distance to Kolkata: 79 km
Nearest railway station: Goghat · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kamarpukur Rural Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Golpur compares

By population, Golpur ranks #58 of 156 villages in Pakuria mandal.

Literacy rate

34.3%

−9.9% vs mandal average

Golpur34.3%

Pakuria mandal44.2%

Pakur district39.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

−60 vs mandal average

Golpur944

Pakuria mandal1,004

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Golpur4.8

Pakuria mandal4.7

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

Golpur at a glance

Golpur is a village of 688 people in 143 households (Census 2011) in Pakuria block, Pakur district, Jharkhand, the 58th-largest of 156 villages in Pakuria block. Literacy is 34%, 10 points below the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. It lies 168 km from the Pakur district centre, 24 km from Pol, the nearest town, 3 km from Goghat railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816117, served by Pakuria post office; the LGD village code is 360922. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kamarpukur Rural Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is KALESHWAR HEMBROM. The population is estimated at 2,346 in 2026, up 241% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Golpur · this village	688	34%	—
Golpur · Goghat - I	1,846	72%	0 km N
Golpur · Dumka	1,288	61%	0 km N
Golpur · Masalia	839	55%	0 km N
Golpur · Masalia	369	38%	0 km N
Bhabadighi · Goghat - I	887	70%	0.8 km S
Shancha · Goghat - I	841	77%	1.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Golpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
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): 72
Distance to district HQ (km): 72
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BARA SINGPUR
Total area (ha): 372
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Golpur

LGD code: 360922
Pincode: 816117
Post office: Pakuria
Population (Census 2011): 688
Population (projected 2026): 2,346
Households: 143
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 34.3%
Coordinates: 22.90543°N, 87.68438°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Skiaripara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KALESHWAR HEMBROM
Block / Mandal: Pakuria
Nearest PHC: Primary Health Centre,Bara Narganj (170.3 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

Golpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

688

Census 2011 baseline

+241.0%

Population · 2026

2,346

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

143

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 688Census 2011
Households: 143Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3462026 proj. · +241% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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.

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CHC, Kathikund
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PHC · clinic
Primary Health Centre,Bara Narganj
📍 170.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Golpur

Mandal centre

Pakuria · ≈ 167 km

≈ 5 h 43 min by car · 6 h 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pakur · ≈ 168 km

≈ 5 h 46 min by car · 6 h 50 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,038 people

Pol · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi248 kmcapital
Kolkata79 km
Hyderabad1139 km
Delhi1225 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGoghat3 km
Bus stopপল্লীশ্রী10 km
Hospital / PHCKamarpukur Rural Hospital3 km
ATM / bankBandhan Bank11 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum8 km
CollegeGarhbeta College36 km
Police stationKhanakul Police Station28 km

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People often ask about Golpur

What is the pincode of Golpur?

The pincode of Golpur, Pakuria block, Pakur district, Jharkhand is 816117. The post office is Pakuria.

Which post office delivers to Golpur?

Mail for Golpur is delivered through Pakuria post office, pincode 816117, in Pakuria block, Pakur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Golpur located?

Golpur is a village in Pakuria block of Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Golpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golpur village has a population of 688 across 143 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Golpur?

The current sarpanch of Golpur gram panchayat is KALESHWAR HEMBROM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golpur in?

Golpur falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golpur in?

Golpur falls under the Skiaripara assembly constituency (AC #7) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Golpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golpur village is 34.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Golpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golpur village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Golpur?

The nearest health facility to Golpur is CHC, Kathikund (~163.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Golpur, 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.

How far is Golpur from Pakur district centre?

Golpur is approximately 168 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pakur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Golpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golpur village is 360922.

Which is the nearest town to Golpur?

Pol (population 11,038, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Golpur in a straight line.

How big is Golpur compared to other villages in Pakuria block?

Golpur ranks 58 of 156 villages in Pakuria block by Census 2011 population (688 residents).

How far is Golpur from Ranchi?

Golpur is about 248 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 322 km.

How far is Golpur from Kolkata?

Golpur is about 79 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 103 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Golpur?

Goghat is the nearest railway station to Golpur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Golpur?

পল্লীশ্রী is the nearest bus stop to Golpur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golpur?

Kamarpukur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golpur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Golpur?

Bandhan Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Golpur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Golpur?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Golpur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MP for Golpur?

Golpur is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Golpur in 2026?

Golpur is estimated at 2,346 people in 2026, up about 241% from 688 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Golpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Golpur?

KALESHWAR HEMBROM is the sarpanch of Golpur gram panchayat, Pakuria block. See the sarpanch list of Pakuria 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Golpur

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Key facts — Golpur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Golpur on the mapगोलपुर

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Healthcare

How to reach Golpur

Villages sharing pincode 816117

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From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence

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Govardhan Puja

Bhai Dooj

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People often ask about Golpur

What is the pincode of Golpur?

Which post office delivers to Golpur?

In which district is Golpur located?

What is the population of Golpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Golpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Golpur?

What is the sex ratio in Golpur?

What is the nearest health centre to Golpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golpur?

How far is Golpur from Pakur district centre?

What is the LGD code of Golpur?

Which is the nearest town to Golpur?

How big is Golpur compared to other villages in Pakuria block?

How far is Golpur from Ranchi?

How far is Golpur from Kolkata?

Which is the nearest railway station to Golpur?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Golpur?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golpur?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Golpur?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Golpur?

Who is the MP for Golpur?

What is the population of Golpur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Golpur in?

Who is the sarpanch of Golpur?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Golpur on the mapगोलपुर

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Latest posts

From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence

Food Security Atlas of Rural Jharkhand 2022

Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

Notable persons of Golpur

Open jobs in Golpur

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi