Singra village, Baghmara-Cum-Katras block | Pincode 828114

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

surya kant mahato

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LGD code: 361588
Pincode: 828114
Post office: Katras Bazar
Population: 4,017
Households: 794
Literacy rate: 62%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,169
Distance to district centre: 60 km
Distance to mandal centre: 53 km
Distance to Ranchi: 109 km
Distance to Kolkata: 249 km
Nearest railway station: Mahuda Junction · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital ,Kharkharee · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Singra compares

By population, Singra ranks #5 of 193 villages in Baghmara-Cum-Katras mandal.

Literacy rate

62.0%

−1.1% vs mandal average

Singra: 62.0%
Baghmara-Cum-Katras mandal: 63.1%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

+11 vs mandal average

Singra: 924
Baghmara-Cum-Katras mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

5.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Singra: 5.1
Baghmara-Cum-Katras mandal: 5.2

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

Singra at a glance

Singra is a village of 4,017 people in 794 households (Census 2011) in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 5th-largest of 193 villages in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block. Literacy is 62%, 1 points below the block average of 63% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 60 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 36 km from Kharki, the nearest town, 2 km from Mahuda Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828114, served by Katras Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 361588. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital ,Kharkharee, 7 km away. The sarpanch is surya kant mahato, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 4,736 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Singra · this village	4,017	62%	—
Koinara · Gumla	1,611	54%	0 km N
Gindra · Gumla	2,532	49%	0 km N
Deoghara · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	3,149	55%	2.4 km N
Kapuria · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	2,340	63%	2.9 km NE
Bagra · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	1,409	59%	2.9 km E
Bagra · Simaria	2,175	50%	2.9 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Singra

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SINGRA
Total area (ha): 625.34
Irrigated area (ha): 0.7
Forest area (ha): 30.57

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

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Key facts — Singra

LGD code: 361588
Pincode: 828114
Post office: Katras Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 4,017
Population (projected 2026): 4,736
Households: 794
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 62.0%
Coordinates: 23.73988°N, 86.28909°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: surya kant mahato
Block / Mandal: Baghmara-Cum-Katras
Nearest railway station: Mahuda Junction (2.2 km)

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Singra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,017

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,736

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

794

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

936

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: 4,017Census 2011
Households: 794Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,7362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9362026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · 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: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%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 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Singra

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

3 places mapped

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Railway· 1
Fuel· 1

Commerce

Shop · stationery
ARYA BOOK & GIFT STORE
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Fuel
Bharat Petroleum
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Mahuda Junction
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Singra

Mandal centre

Baghmara-Cum-Katras · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 3 min by car · 2 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,000 people

Kharki · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 13 min by car · 1 h 27 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi109 kmcapital
Kolkata249 km
Delhi1055 km
Hyderabad1076 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMahuda Junction2 km
Bus stopHirapur Bus Stop16 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital ,Kharkharee7 km
ATM / bankState Bank Of India9 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum3 km
CollegeSSLNT College16 km
Police stationBarora Police Station10 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Mahuda Junction2.2 km
Petrol pump: Bharat Petroleum3.1 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Singra

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Rani Sati Mandir MahudaTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Gayatri Gyan Mandir , MahudaTemple2.7 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Singra?

The pincode of Singra, Baghmara-Cum-Katras block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828114. The post office is Katras Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Singra?

Mail for Singra is delivered through Katras Bazar post office, pincode 828114, in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Singra located?

Singra is a village in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Singra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Singra village has a population of 4,017 across 794 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Singra?

The current sarpanch of Singra gram panchayat is surya kant mahato.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Singra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Singra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Singra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Singra village is 62.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Singra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Singra village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Singra?

The nearest railway station to Singra is Mahuda Junction (~2.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Singra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Singra, 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.

How far is Singra from Dhanbad district centre?

Singra is approximately 60 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhanbad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Singra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Singra village is 361588.

Which is the nearest town to Singra?

Kharki (population 14,000, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 36 km from Singra in a straight line.

How big is Singra compared to other villages in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block?

Singra ranks 5 of 193 villages in Baghmara-Cum-Katras block by Census 2011 population (4,017 residents).

How far is Singra from Ranchi?

Singra is about 109 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 142 km.

How far is Singra from Kolkata?

Singra is about 249 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 323 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Singra?

Mahuda Junction is the nearest railway station to Singra, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Singra?

Hirapur Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Singra, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Singra?

Government Hospital ,Kharkharee is the nearest hospital or health centre to Singra, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Singra?

State Bank Of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Singra, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Singra?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Singra, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Singra?

Singra falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Singra?

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

What is the population of Singra in 2026?

Singra is estimated at 4,736 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,017 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Singra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Singra?

surya kant mahato is the sarpanch of Singra gram panchayat, Baghmara-Cum-Katras block. See the sarpanch list of Baghmara-Cum-Katras 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)