Barjora village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Renu Devi

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LGD code: 361719
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 47
Households: 8
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Sex ratio: 1238 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 18
Distance to district centre: 77 km
Distance to mandal centre: 80 km
Distance to Ranchi: 202 km
Distance to Kolkata: 146 km
Nearest railway station: Durgapur · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Barjora Super Speciality Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barjora compares

By population, Barjora ranks #208 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

55.3%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Barjora: 55.3%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,238

+305 vs mandal average

Barjora: 1,238
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.4 vs mandal average

Barjora: 5.9
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Barjora at a glance

Barjora is a village of 47 people in 8 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 208th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 55%, 1 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,238 women per 1,000 men. It lies 77 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 28 km from Mankar, the nearest town, 8 km from Durgapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361719. The nearest hospital or health centre is Barjora Super Speciality Hospital, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Renu Devi, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 17,805 in 2026, up 37783% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barjora · this village	47	55%	—
Barjora · Sona Rai Tharhi	186	51%	0 km N
Barjora · Karon	219	68%	0 km N
Barjora · Jamtara	2,084	63%	0 km N
Ronalejora · Barjora	63	76%	1.2 km NE
Jaysinghapur · Barjora	827	66%	1.6 km N
Sonergram · Barjora	420	62%	2 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barjora

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): NAGARKIYARI
Total area (ha): 59.84
Irrigated area (ha): 0.76
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barjora

LGD code: 361719
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 47
Population (projected 2026): 17,805
Households: 8
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1238
Literacy rate: 55.3%
Coordinates: 23.43333°N, 87.28333°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Renu Devi
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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

Barjora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+37783.0%

Population · 2026

17,805

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 47Census 2011
Households: 8Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1238 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 17,8052026 proj. · +37783% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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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Getting there

How to reach Barjora

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 80 km

≈ 2 h 45 min by car · 3 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 77 km

≈ 2 h 38 min by car · 3 h 7 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,370 people

Mankar · ≈ 28 km

≈ 58 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi202 kmcapital
Kolkata146 km
Hyderabad1136 km
Delhi1159 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDurgapur8 km
Bus stopমুচিপাড়া11 km
Hospital / PHCBarjora Super Speciality Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank11 km
Petrol pumpDamodar Automobiles35 km
CollegeB.C. Roy College of polytecnic12 km
Police stationUkhra Out Post24 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Barjora

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

🛕Pancharatna temple of Ghorui familyTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Temple of Radha Damodar JewTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Radha Damodar Jiu templeTemple2.9 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Barjora?

The pincode of Barjora, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Barjora?

Mail for Barjora is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barjora located?

Barjora is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Barjora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barjora village has a population of 47 across 8 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barjora?

The current sarpanch of Barjora gram panchayat is Renu Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barjora in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barjora in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Barjora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barjora village is 55.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Barjora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barjora village is 1238 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barjora?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barjora, 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 Barjora from Dhanbad district centre?

Barjora is approximately 77 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 Barjora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barjora village is 361719.

Which is the nearest town to Barjora?

Mankar (population 10,370, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Barjora in a straight line.

How big is Barjora compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Barjora ranks 208 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (47 residents).

How far is Barjora from Ranchi?

Barjora is about 202 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 262 km.

How far is Barjora from Kolkata?

Barjora is about 146 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 190 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barjora?

Durgapur is the nearest railway station to Barjora, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Barjora?

মুচিপাড়া is the nearest bus stop to Barjora, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barjora?

Barjora Super Speciality Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barjora, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barjora?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Barjora, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barjora?

Damodar Automobiles is the nearest petrol pump to Barjora, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Barjora?

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

Who is the MP for Barjora?

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

What is the population of Barjora in 2026?

Barjora is estimated at 17,805 people in 2026, up about 37783% from 47 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barjora in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Barjora?

Renu Devi is the sarpanch of Barjora gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)