Murgabani village, Sarath block | Pincode 814149

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Malti Hansda

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LGD code: 355107
Pincode: 814149
Post office: Sarath
Population: 435
Households: 89
Literacy rate: 57%
Sex ratio: 835 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 157

Census 2011 · in context

How Murgabani compares

By population, Murgabani ranks #143 of 390 villages in Sarath mandal.

Literacy rate

57.0%

+5.5% vs mandal average

Murgabani: 57.0%
Sarath mandal: 51.5%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

835

−95 vs mandal average

Murgabani: 835
Sarath mandal: 930

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.8 vs mandal average

Murgabani: 4.9
Sarath mandal: 5.7

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

Murgabani at a glance

Murgabani is a village of 435 people in 89 households (Census 2011) in Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 143rd-largest of 390 villages in Sarath block. Literacy is 57%, 6 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 835 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814149, served by Sarath post office; the LGD village code is 355107. The sarpanch is Malti Hansda, and the village votes in Dumka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basant Soren. The population is estimated at 513 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Murgabani · this village	435	57%	—
Lagwa · Sarath	1,040	60%	—
Panrua · Sarath	757	59%	—
Sonatari · Sarath	735	35%	—
Baghjoriya · Sarath	642	38%	—
Dindakoli Chhit · Sarath	481	55%	—
Pipra Sol · Sarath	476	43%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Murgabani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 57
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): LANGWA
Total area (ha): 161
Irrigated area (ha): 1.93
Forest area (ha): 9.45

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Murgabani

LGD code: 355107
Pincode: 814149
Post office: Sarath
Population (Census 2011): 435
Population (projected 2026): 513
Households: 89
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 835
Literacy rate: 57.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Malti Hansda
Block / Mandal: Sarath

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

Murgabani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

435

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

513

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

105

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: 435Census 2011
Households: 89Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 835 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5132026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1052026 projection
Active job cards: 2,00,361MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,09,521MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 929NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 54.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.2%NFHS-5 district

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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Murgabani

What is the pincode of Murgabani?

The pincode of Murgabani, Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814149. The post office is Sarath.

Which post office delivers to Murgabani?

Mail for Murgabani is delivered through Sarath post office, pincode 814149, in Sarath block, Deoghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Murgabani located?

Murgabani is a village in Sarath block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Murgabani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Murgabani village has a population of 435 across 89 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Murgabani?

The current sarpanch of Murgabani gram panchayat is Malti Hansda.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Murgabani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Murgabani in?

Murgabani falls under the Dumka assembly constituency (AC #10) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Murgabani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Murgabani village is 57.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Murgabani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Murgabani village is 835 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Murgabani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Murgabani, 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 Murgabani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Murgabani village is 355107.

How big is Murgabani compared to other villages in Sarath block?

Murgabani ranks 143 of 390 villages in Sarath block by Census 2011 population (435 residents).

Who is the MLA of Murgabani?

Murgabani falls under Dumka assembly constituency (AC 10). The sitting MLA is Basant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Murgabani?

Murgabani is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Murgabani in 2026?

Murgabani is estimated at 513 people in 2026, up about 18% from 435 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Murgabani in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Murgabani in Deoghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Murgabani?

Malti Hansda is the sarpanch of Murgabani gram panchayat, Sarath block. See the sarpanch list of Sarath block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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