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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAMFAL TURI

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LGD code: 354409
Pincode: 814120
Population: 972
Households: 162
Literacy rate: 53.7%
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 250

Census 2011 · in context

How Balthar compares

By population, Balthar ranks #27 of 259 villages in Devipur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.7%

+5.8% vs mandal average

Balthar: 53.7%
Devipur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

940

+18 vs mandal average

Balthar: 940
Devipur mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

6.0

+0.3 vs mandal average

Balthar: 6.0
Devipur mandal: 5.7

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

Key facts — Balthar

LGD code: 354409
Pincode: 814120
Population (Census 2011): 972
Population (projected 2026): 1,146
Households: 162
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 940
Literacy rate: 53.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAMFAL TURI
Block / Mandal: Devipur

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 Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Balthar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

972

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,146

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

162

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

191

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: 972Census 2011
Households: 162Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 191

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 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar 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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What is the pincode of Balthar?

The pincode of Balthar, Devipur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814120.

In which district is Balthar located?

Balthar is a village in Devipur mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Balthar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balthar village has a population of 972 across 162 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balthar?

The current sarpanch of Balthar gram panchayat is RAMFAL TURI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balthar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balthar in?

Balthar falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Balthar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balthar village is 53.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Balthar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balthar village is 940 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balthar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balthar, 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 Balthar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balthar village is 354409.

How big is Balthar compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Balthar ranks 27 of 259 villages in Devipur mandal by Census 2011 population (972 residents).

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

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What is the pincode of Balthar?

In which district is Balthar located?

What is the population of Balthar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balthar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balthar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balthar in?

What is the literacy rate in Balthar?

What is the sex ratio in Balthar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balthar?

What is the LGD code of Balthar?

How big is Balthar compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Balthar on the map

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 Balthar

What is the pincode of Balthar?

In which district is Balthar located?

What is the population of Balthar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Balthar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balthar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balthar in?

What is the literacy rate in Balthar?

What is the sex ratio in Balthar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balthar?

What is the LGD code of Balthar?

How big is Balthar compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balthar — 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

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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