Jhunka Chhapar
Jhunka Chhapar is a revenue village in Kurdeg block, Simdega district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 857 in 155 households (Census 2011).
857 souls. 155 homes.
Kurdeg block, Simdega district, Jharkhand.
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Jhunka Chhapar today
- Mahua₹3,000Jashpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Niger Seed(Ramtil)₹6,200Jashpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Paddy(Common)₹2,370Jashpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
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Jhunka Chhapar is a village in Kurdeg block, Simdega district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 857 people in 155 households, with a literacy rate of 73.3%. It is administered by the Gariyajor gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 835212.
Gram panchayat
Jhunka Chhapar is in the Gariyajor gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gariyajor
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Jhunka Chhapar compares
By population, Jhunka Chhapar ranks #23 of 25 inhabited villages in Kurdeg block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Jhunka Chhapar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 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 Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Jhunka Chhapar at a glance
Jhunka Chhapar is a village of 857 people in 155 households (Census 2011) in Kurdeg block, Simdega district, Jharkhand, the 23rd of 25 inhabited villages in Kurdeg block by population. Literacy is 73.3%, 5.8 points above the block figure of 67.5%, and the sex ratio is 988 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835212; the LGD village code is 376502.
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Key facts — Jhunka Chhapar
Villages sharing pincode 835212
Other villages in Kurdeg block
View all 25 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 857Census 2011
- Male / female
- 431 / 426
- Households
- 155
- People per home
- 5.5
- Literacy rate
- 73.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Jhunka Chhapar on the map
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Jhunka Chhapar · 22.5370° N, 84.1114° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 6 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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Government jobs near Jhunka Chhapar
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Essential services & places near Jhunka Chhapar
Jhunka Chhapar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kurdeg block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices141 in Simdega district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics17 in Simdega district
Primary / community health centre
Rural, Kurdeg
Government offices1 in Simdega district
Transport7 in Simdega district
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People often ask about Jhunka Chhapar
Where is Jhunka Chhapar located?
Jhunka Chhapar is a village in Kurdeg block of Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Jhunka Chhapar in?
Jhunka Chhapar is in Simdega district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Jhunka Chhapar belong to?
Jhunka Chhapar comes under the Gariyajor gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jhunka Chhapar?
The pincode of Jhunka Chhapar, Kurdeg, Simdega is 835212.
What is the population of Jhunka Chhapar?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhunka Chhapar had a population of 857 (431 males and 426 females).
How many households are there in Jhunka Chhapar?
Jhunka Chhapar had 155 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Jhunka Chhapar?
The literacy rate of Jhunka Chhapar was 73.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Jhunka Chhapar?
Jhunka Chhapar had 988 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhunka Chhapar in?
Jhunka Chhapar is in the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Jhunka Chhapar?
Kali Charan Munda (Indian National Congress) won the Khunti Lok Sabha seat, which includes Jhunka Chhapar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Jhunka Chhapar in?
Jhunka Chhapar is in the Simdega assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Jhunka Chhapar?
Bhushan Bara (Indian National Congress) won the Simdega assembly seat, which includes Jhunka Chhapar, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Jhunka Chhapar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhunka Chhapar is 376502 and its Census 2011 village code is 376502.
Which villages are near Jhunka Chhapar?
Villages near Jhunka Chhapar include Khalijor (within ~15 km), Chhatakahu (within ~15 km), Litimara (within ~15 km), Kurdeg (within ~15 km), Daridih (within ~15 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Jhunka Chhapar?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 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 October: 58.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Simdega district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jashpur APMC, Kotba APMC, Pathalgaon APMC, Jashpur district — about 38 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahua · Mahua | Jashpur APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Niger Seed(Ramtil) · Niger Seed | Jashpur APMC | 6,200 | 6,200 | 6,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Jashpur APMC | 2,370 | 2,370 | 2,370 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Kotba APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Pathalgaon APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 23 Oct 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 Jhunka Chhapar's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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