Darima village, Tantnagar block | Pincode 833204

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Darima is a village in Tantnagar mandal, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand with a population of 645 in 123 households. The village has a literacy rate of 34.1%, among the lower rates in the region.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BALEMA SIRKA

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LGD code: 378187
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population: 645
Households: 123
Literacy rate: 34.1%
Sex ratio: 1041 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 358
Distance to district centre: 66 km
Distance to mandal centre: 86 km
Distance to Ranchi: 116 km
Distance to Kolkata: 258 km
Nearest railway station: Jhinkpani · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gayatary Seva Sadan · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Darima compares

By population, Darima ranks #45 of 76 villages in Tantnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

34.1%

−14.3% vs mandal average

Darima: 34.1%
Tantnagar mandal: 48.4%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,041

+11 vs mandal average

Darima: 1,041
Tantnagar mandal: 1,030

Household size

people per home

5.2

Same as the mandal average

Darima: 5.2
Tantnagar mandal: 5.2

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

Darima at a glance

Darima is a village of 645 people in 123 households (Census 2011) in Tantnagar block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 45th-largest of 76 villages in Tantnagar block. Literacy is 34%, 14 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,041 women per 1,000 men. It lies 66 km from the West Singhbhum district centre, 9 km from Jhinkpani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 833204, served by J.M.P. Chowk post office; the LGD village code is 378187. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gayatary Seva Sadan, 13 km away. The sarpanch is BALEMA SIRKA. The population is estimated at 760 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Darima · this village	645	34%	—
Ichakuti · Majhgaon	451	54%	4.1 km N
Ichakuti · Chakradharpur	1,014	43%	4.1 km N
Choya · Jhinkpani	3,001	39%	4.2 km SW
Kuldiha · Potka	479	54%	4.2 km W
Kuldiha · Chakulia	394	68%	4.2 km W
Kuldiha · Baharagora	231	49%	4.2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Darima

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: 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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAIBASA
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 14
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TENTARA
Total area (ha): 304
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 12.14

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

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Key facts — Darima

LGD code: 378187
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population (Census 2011): 645
Population (projected 2026): 760
Households: 123
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1041
Literacy rate: 34.1%
Coordinates: 22.43027°N, 85.85361°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BALEMA SIRKA
Block / Mandal: Tantnagar

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

Darima — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

645

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

760

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

123

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

145

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: 645Census 2011
Households: 123Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1041 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7602026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1452026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Darima

Mandal centre

Tantnagar · ≈ 86 km

≈ 2 h 57 min by car · 3 h 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

West Singhbhum · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 16 min by car · 2 h 41 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi116 kmcapital
Kolkata258 km
Hyderabad953 km
Delhi1106 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJhinkpani9 km
Bus stopHat Gamaria Bus Stand & main market.21 km
Hospital / PHCGayatary Seva Sadan13 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India14 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Fuel Station14 km
CollegeCarriage Railway Ground52 km
Police stationJhikpani Police Station7 km

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September 2026

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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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Sep

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Sep

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 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
psuwatch.com6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Darima

What is the pincode of Darima?

The pincode of Darima, Tantnagar block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833204. The post office is J.M.P. Chowk.

Which post office delivers to Darima?

Mail for Darima is delivered through J.M.P. Chowk post office, pincode 833204, in Tantnagar block, West Singhbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Darima located?

Darima is a village in Tantnagar block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Darima as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Darima village has a population of 645 across 123 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Darima?

The current sarpanch of Darima gram panchayat is BALEMA SIRKA.

What is the literacy rate in Darima?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darima village is 34.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Darima?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darima village is 1041 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darima?

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

Darima is approximately 66 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 Darima?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darima village is 378187.

How big is Darima compared to other villages in Tantnagar block?

Darima ranks 45 of 76 villages in Tantnagar block by Census 2011 population (645 residents).

How far is Darima from Ranchi?

Darima is about 116 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 151 km.

How far is Darima from Kolkata?

Darima is about 258 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 336 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Darima?

Jhinkpani is the nearest railway station to Darima, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Darima?

Hat Gamaria Bus Stand & main market. is the nearest bus stop to Darima, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darima?

Gayatary Seva Sadan is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darima, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Darima?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Darima, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Darima?

Indian Oil Fuel Station is the nearest petrol pump to Darima, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

What is the population of Darima in 2026?

Darima is estimated at 760 people in 2026, up about 18% from 645 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Darima in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Darima?

BALEMA SIRKA is the sarpanch of Darima gram panchayat, Tantnagar block. See the sarpanch list of Tantnagar 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)