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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

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LGD code: 356934
Pincode: 814147
Population: 1,372
Households: 295
Literacy rate: 40.5%
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 751
Distance to district centre: 86 km
Distance to mandal centre: 100 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Boha compares

Literacy rate

40.5%

−10.0% vs mandal average

Boha: 40.5%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

960

+25 vs mandal average

Boha: 960
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Boha: 4.7
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Boha

LGD code: 356934
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 1,372
Population (projected 2026): 1,618
Households: 295
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 960
Literacy rate: 40.5%
Coordinates: 25.23130°N, 87.69429°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sony devi
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Punsia (76.1 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 Godda district level

Then & Now

Boha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,372

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,618

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

295

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

348

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: 1,372Census 2011
Households: 295Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6182026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 348

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 · Godda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Godda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Godda 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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Punsia
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
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Panjwara Road
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Telia
📍 80.9 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 93.5 km awayOSM
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Mandal centre

Pathargama · ≈ 100 km

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District centre

Godda · ≈ 86 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Boha

What is the pincode of Boha?

The pincode of Boha, Pathargama mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814147.

In which district is Boha located?

Boha is a village in Pathargama mandal of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Boha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Boha village has a population of 1,372 across 295 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Boha?

The current sarpanch of Boha gram panchayat is sony devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Boha in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Boha in?

Boha falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Boha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Boha village is 40.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Boha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Boha village is 960 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Boha?

The nearest railway station to Boha is Punsia (~76.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Boha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Boha, 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 Boha from Godda district centre?

Boha is approximately 86 km (straight-line) from the centre of Godda district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Boha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Boha village is 356934.

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Key facts — Boha

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Boha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Boha

What is the pincode of Boha?

In which district is Boha located?

What is the population of Boha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Boha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Boha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Boha in?

What is the literacy rate in Boha?

What is the sex ratio in Boha?

What is the nearest railway station to Boha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Boha?

How far is Boha from Godda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Boha?

Boha on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Boha

What is the pincode of Boha?

In which district is Boha located?

What is the population of Boha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Boha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Boha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Boha in?

What is the literacy rate in Boha?

What is the sex ratio in Boha?

What is the nearest railway station to Boha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Boha?

How far is Boha from Godda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Boha?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Boha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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