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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PUNAM KUMARI

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LGD code: 350183
Pincode: 825318
Population: 993
Households: 192
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Sex ratio: 1131 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 327

Census 2011 · in context

How Jhalakdih compares

By population, Jhalakdih ranks #29 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal.

Literacy rate

51.7%

+0.2% vs mandal average

Jhalakdih: 51.7%
Markacho mandal: 51.5%
Koderma district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,131

+116 vs mandal average

Jhalakdih: 1,131
Markacho mandal: 1,015

Household size

people per home

5.2

−1.3 vs mandal average

Jhalakdih: 5.2
Markacho mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Jhalakdih

LGD code: 350183
Pincode: 825318
Population (Census 2011): 993
Population (projected 2026): 1,171
Households: 192
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1131
Literacy rate: 51.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUNAM KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Markacho

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 Koderma district level

Then & Now

Jhalakdih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

993

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,171

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

192

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

226

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: 993Census 2011
Households: 192Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1131 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1712026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 226

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

The pincode of Jhalakdih, Markacho mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand is 825318.

In which district is Jhalakdih located?

Jhalakdih is a village in Markacho mandal of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Jhalakdih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhalakdih village has a population of 993 across 192 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jhalakdih?

The current sarpanch of Jhalakdih gram panchayat is PUNAM KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhalakdih in?

Jhalakdih falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jhalakdih in?

Jhalakdih falls under the Gandey assembly constituency (AC #31) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jhalakdih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jhalakdih village is 51.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Jhalakdih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jhalakdih village is 1131 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhalakdih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jhalakdih, 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 Jhalakdih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhalakdih village is 350183.

How big is Jhalakdih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

Jhalakdih ranks 29 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal by Census 2011 population (993 residents).

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What is the population of Jhalakdih as per Census 2011?

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Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhalakdih in?

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What is the literacy rate in Jhalakdih?

What is the sex ratio in Jhalakdih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhalakdih?

What is the LGD code of Jhalakdih?

How big is Jhalakdih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

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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 Jhalakdih

What is the pincode of Jhalakdih?

In which district is Jhalakdih located?

What is the population of Jhalakdih as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Jhalakdih?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhalakdih in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jhalakdih in?

What is the literacy rate in Jhalakdih?

What is the sex ratio in Jhalakdih?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhalakdih?

What is the LGD code of Jhalakdih?

How big is Jhalakdih compared to other villages in Markacho mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jhalakdih — 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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