Jerikkaje village, Taljhari block | Pincode 816129

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUREJ PAHADIYA

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LGD code: 359035
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 98
Households: 21
Literacy rate: 37.8%
Sex ratio: 815 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 55

Census 2011 · in context

How Jerikkaje compares

By population, Jerikkaje ranks #135 of 273 villages in Taljhari mandal.

Literacy rate

37.8%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Jerikkaje: 37.8%
Taljhari mandal: 38.7%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

815

−159 vs mandal average

Jerikkaje: 815
Taljhari mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

4.7

Same as the mandal average

Jerikkaje: 4.7
Taljhari mandal: 4.7

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

Jerikkaje at a glance

Jerikkaje is a village of 98 people in 21 households (Census 2011) in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 135th-largest of 273 villages in Taljhari block. Literacy is 38%, about the same as the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 815 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 359035. The sarpanch is SUREJ PAHADIYA. The population is estimated at 116 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jerikkaje · this village	98	38%	—
Dawgoda · Taljhari	385	34%	—
Kerwa (Gidar) · Taljhari	307	40%	—
Salgachi (Sarki) · Taljhari	263	37%	—
Kochlo · Taljhari	197	13%	—
Chengbita (Nagarbita) · Taljhari	194	16%	—
Karkaram · Taljhari	156	35%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jerikkaje

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SALGACHHI SANTHALI
Total area (ha): 66.32
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 — Jerikkaje

LGD code: 359035
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 98
Population (projected 2026): 116
Households: 21
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 815
Literacy rate: 37.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boiro
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUREJ PAHADIYA
Block / Mandal: Taljhari

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Jerikkaje — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Population · 2026

116

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

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: 98Census 2011
Households: 21Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 815 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1162026 proj. · +18.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 252026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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News from Sahebganj & Jharkhand

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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
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jerikkaje

What is the pincode of Jerikkaje?

The pincode of Jerikkaje, Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Jerikkaje?

Mail for Jerikkaje is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jerikkaje located?

Jerikkaje is a village in Taljhari block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Jerikkaje as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jerikkaje village has a population of 98 across 21 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jerikkaje?

The current sarpanch of Jerikkaje gram panchayat is SUREJ PAHADIYA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jerikkaje in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jerikkaje in?

Jerikkaje falls under the Boiro assembly constituency (AC #2) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jerikkaje?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jerikkaje village is 37.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Jerikkaje?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jerikkaje village is 815 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jerikkaje?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jerikkaje, 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 Jerikkaje?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jerikkaje village is 359035.

How big is Jerikkaje compared to other villages in Taljhari block?

Jerikkaje ranks 135 of 273 villages in Taljhari block by Census 2011 population (98 residents).

Who is the MP for Jerikkaje?

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

What is the population of Jerikkaje in 2026?

Jerikkaje is estimated at 116 people in 2026, up about 18% from 98 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jerikkaje in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Jerikkaje?

SUREJ PAHADIYA is the sarpanch of Jerikkaje gram panchayat, Taljhari block. See the sarpanch list of Taljhari 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
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