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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANJEET KUMAR SINGH

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LGD code: 350169
Pincode: 825318
Population: 1,009
Households: 138
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 487

Census 2011 · in context

How Papahara compares

By population, Papahara ranks #27 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal.

Literacy rate

56.2%

+4.7% vs mandal average

Papahara: 56.2%
Markacho mandal: 51.5%
Koderma district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

922

−93 vs mandal average

Papahara: 922
Markacho mandal: 1,015

Household size

people per home

7.3

+0.8 vs mandal average

Papahara: 7.3
Markacho mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Papahara

LGD code: 350169
Pincode: 825318
Population (Census 2011): 1,009
Population (projected 2026): 1,190
Households: 138
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 922
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJEET KUMAR SINGH
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

Papahara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,009

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,190

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

138

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

163

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: 1,009Census 2011
Households: 138Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 163

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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Centred on Markacho mandal

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What is the pincode of Papahara?

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

In which district is Papahara located?

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

What is the population of Papahara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Papahara village has a population of 1,009 across 138 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Papahara?

The current sarpanch of Papahara gram panchayat is RANJEET KUMAR SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Papahara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Papahara in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Papahara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Papahara village is 56.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Papahara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Papahara village is 922 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Papahara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Papahara, 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 Papahara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Papahara village is 350169.

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

Papahara ranks 27 of 108 villages in Markacho mandal by Census 2011 population (1,009 residents).

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Papahara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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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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Upcoming events

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Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

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People often ask about Papahara

What is the pincode of Papahara?

In which district is Papahara located?

What is the population of Papahara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Papahara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Papahara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Papahara in?

What is the literacy rate in Papahara?

What is the sex ratio in Papahara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Papahara?

What is the LGD code of Papahara?

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

Papahara 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 Papahara

What is the pincode of Papahara?

In which district is Papahara located?

What is the population of Papahara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Papahara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Papahara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Papahara in?

What is the literacy rate in Papahara?

What is the sex ratio in Papahara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Papahara?

What is the LGD code of Papahara?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Papahara — 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

Notable persons of Papahara

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