Purda village, Manjhari block | Pincode 833201

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAVITA KUNKAL

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LGD code: 378228
Pincode: 833201
Post office: Bari Bazar
Population: 959
Households: 189
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Sex ratio: 1062 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 339
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 66 km
Distance to Ranchi: 104 km
Distance to Kolkata: 228 km
Nearest railway station: Gourinathdham · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Baramasya · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Purda compares

By population, Purda ranks #30 of 63 villages in Manjhari mandal.

Literacy rate

31.9%

−7.1% vs mandal average

Purda: 31.9%
Manjhari mandal: 39.0%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,062

+28 vs mandal average

Purda: 1,062
Manjhari mandal: 1,034

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Purda: 5.1
Manjhari mandal: 5.0

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

Purda at a glance

Purda is a village of 959 people in 189 households (Census 2011) in Manjhari block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 30th-largest of 63 villages in Manjhari block. Literacy is 32%, 7 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 1,062 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the West Singhbhum district centre, 29 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 6 km from Gourinathdham railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 833201, served by Bari Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 378228. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Baramasya, 8 km away. The sarpanch is KAVITA KUNKAL, and the village votes in Ichagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sabita Mahato. The population is estimated at 2,024 in 2026, up 111% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purda · this village	959	32%	—
Purda · Purulia - II	1,593	52%	0 km N
Raghuchak · Purulia - II	0	—	0.5 km SE
Senera Amra · Purulia - II	1,135	53%	1.5 km N
Khudibandh · Purulia - II	1,084	53%	1.7 km SE
Mahudal Bazar · Purulia - II	1,767	54%	1.7 km NE
Ghongha · Mohanpur	1,450	44%	1.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Purda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAIBASA
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 36
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MERAMHONAR
Total area (ha): 390
Irrigated area (ha): 2.09
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Purda

LGD code: 378228
Pincode: 833201
Post office: Bari Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 959
Population (projected 2026): 2,024
Households: 189
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1062
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Coordinates: 23.41839°N, 86.32938°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ichagarh
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sabita Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAVITA KUNKAL
Block / Mandal: Manjhari

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 West Singhbhum district level

Then & Now

Purda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

959

Census 2011 baseline

+111.1%

Population · 2026

2,024

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

189

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: 959Census 2011
Households: 189Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1062 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0242026 proj. · +111.1% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,149MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 74,249MGNREGA · 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 · West Singhbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · West Singhbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · West Singhbhum 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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Getting there

How to reach Purda

Mandal centre

Manjhari · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 15 min by car · 2 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

West Singhbhum · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 15 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi104 kmcapital
Kolkata228 km
Hyderabad1057 km
Delhi1078 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGourinathdham6 km
Bus stopPurulia Town Bus Stand10 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Baramasya8 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM31 km
Petrol pumppetrol pump10 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University6 km
Police stationJharia Police Station37 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch9 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Quick answers

People often ask about Purda

What is the pincode of Purda?

The pincode of Purda, Manjhari block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833201. The post office is Bari Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Purda?

Mail for Purda is delivered through Bari Bazar post office, pincode 833201, in Manjhari block, West Singhbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Purda located?

Purda is a village in Manjhari block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Purda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purda village has a population of 959 across 189 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Purda?

The current sarpanch of Purda gram panchayat is KAVITA KUNKAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purda in?

Purda falls under the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purda in?

Purda falls under the Ichagarh assembly constituency (AC #50) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Purda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purda village is 31.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Purda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purda village is 1062 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purda, 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 Purda from West Singhbhum district centre?

Purda is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of West Singhbhum district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Purda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purda village is 378228.

Which is the nearest town to Purda?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Purda in a straight line.

How big is Purda compared to other villages in Manjhari block?

Purda ranks 30 of 63 villages in Manjhari block by Census 2011 population (959 residents).

How far is Purda from Ranchi?

Purda is about 104 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 136 km.

How far is Purda from Kolkata?

Purda is about 228 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 297 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Purda?

Gourinathdham is the nearest railway station to Purda, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Purda?

Purulia Town Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Purda, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purda?

Government Hospital,Baramasya is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purda, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Purda?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Purda, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Purda?

petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Purda, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Purda?

Purda falls under Ichagarh assembly constituency (AC 50). The sitting MLA is Sabita Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Purda?

Purda is in Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Seth (BJP).

What is the population of Purda in 2026?

Purda is estimated at 2,024 people in 2026, up about 111% from 959 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purda in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Purda?

KAVITA KUNKAL is the sarpanch of Purda gram panchayat, Manjhari block. See the sarpanch list of Manjhari block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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