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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Parwati Devi

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LGD code: 348940
Pincode: 825401
Population: 5
Households: 1
Literacy rate: 100%
Sex ratio: 4000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1

Census 2011 · in context

How Charitra compares

By population, Charitra ranks #116 of 124 villages in Kanha Chatti mandal.

Literacy rate

100.0%

+48.3% vs mandal average

Charitra: 100.0%
Kanha Chatti mandal: 51.7%
Chatra district: 48.9%

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.9 vs mandal average

Charitra: 5.0
Kanha Chatti mandal: 5.9

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

Key facts — Charitra

LGD code: 348940
Pincode: 825401
Population (Census 2011): 5
Population (projected 2026): 6
Households: 1
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 4000
Literacy rate: 100.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Parwati Devi
Block / Mandal: Kanha Chatti

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 Chatra district level

Then & Now

Charitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+0.0%

Households · 2026

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: 5Census 2011
Households: 1Census 2011
Literacy rate: 100.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: —*Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 62026 proj. · +20% vs 2011
Est. households: 1

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

The pincode of Charitra, Kanha Chatti mandal, Chatra district, Jharkhand is 825401.

In which district is Charitra located?

Charitra is a village in Kanha Chatti mandal of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Charitra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charitra village has a population of 5 across 1 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charitra?

The current sarpanch of Charitra gram panchayat is Parwati Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charitra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charitra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Charitra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charitra village is 100.0%.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charitra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Charitra, 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 Charitra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charitra village is 348940.

How big is Charitra compared to other villages in Kanha Chatti mandal?

Charitra ranks 116 of 124 villages in Kanha Chatti mandal by Census 2011 population (5 residents).

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How Charitra compares

Key facts — Charitra

Population, education, health & sanitation

Charitra — 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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What is the pincode of Charitra?

In which district is Charitra located?

What is the population of Charitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Charitra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charitra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charitra in?

What is the literacy rate in Charitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charitra?

What is the LGD code of Charitra?

How big is Charitra compared to other villages in Kanha Chatti mandal?

Charitra 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 Charitra

What is the pincode of Charitra?

In which district is Charitra located?

What is the population of Charitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Charitra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charitra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charitra in?

What is the literacy rate in Charitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charitra?

What is the LGD code of Charitra?

How big is Charitra compared to other villages in Kanha Chatti mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Charitra — 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 Charitra

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