Pakariya (पकरिया) — Pathargama, Godda, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

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LGD code: 356963
Pincode: 814147
Population: 846
Households: 160
Literacy rate: 40.3%
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 434

Census 2011 · in context

How Pakariya compares

By population, Pakariya ranks #58 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal.

Literacy rate

40.3%

−10.2% vs mandal average

Pakariya: 40.3%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

972

+37 vs mandal average

Pakariya: 972
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.2 vs mandal average

Pakariya: 5.3
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Pakariya

LGD code: 356963
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 846
Population (projected 2026): 997
Households: 160
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 972
Literacy rate: 40.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: md mahfuz alam
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Panjwara Road (50.5 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

Pakariya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

846

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

997

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

160

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

189

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: 846Census 2011
Households: 160Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9972026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 189

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Pakariya on the mapपकरिया

Centred on Pathargama mandal

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Notable places near Pakariya · Godda district area

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Transport

Railway · station
Panjwara Road
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 54.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 55.0 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 55.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 58.9 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Pakariya?

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

In which district is Pakariya located?

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

What is the population of Pakariya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pakariya village has a population of 846 across 160 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pakariya?

The current sarpanch of Pakariya gram panchayat is md mahfuz alam.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pakariya in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pakariya in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pakariya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pakariya village is 40.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pakariya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pakariya village is 972 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Pakariya?

The nearest railway station to Pakariya is Panjwara Road (~50.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pakariya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pakariya, 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 Pakariya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pakariya village is 356963.

How big is Pakariya compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Pakariya ranks 58 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal by Census 2011 population (846 residents).

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What is the pincode of Pakariya?

In which district is Pakariya located?

What is the population of Pakariya as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Pakariya?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pakariya in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pakariya in?

What is the literacy rate in Pakariya?

What is the sex ratio in Pakariya?

What is the nearest railway station to Pakariya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pakariya?

What is the LGD code of Pakariya?

How big is Pakariya compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Pakariya on the mapपकरिया

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 Pakariya

What is the pincode of Pakariya?

In which district is Pakariya located?

What is the population of Pakariya as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Pakariya?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pakariya in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pakariya in?

What is the literacy rate in Pakariya?

What is the sex ratio in Pakariya?

What is the nearest railway station to Pakariya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pakariya?

What is the LGD code of Pakariya?

How big is Pakariya compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Pakariya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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