Bhelatand village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DHANANJAY GOPE

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LGD code: 361828
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 1,486
Households: 322
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Sex ratio: 1025 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 700

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhelatand compares

By population, Bhelatand ranks #53 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.2%

+2.6% vs mandal average

Bhelatand: 59.2%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,025

+92 vs mandal average

Bhelatand: 1,025
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.9 vs mandal average

Bhelatand: 4.6
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Bhelatand at a glance

Bhelatand is a village of 1,486 people in 322 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 53rd-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 59%, 3 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,025 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361828. The sarpanch is DHANANJAY GOPE, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,752 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhelatand · this village	1,486	59%	—
Moranga · Gobindpur	2,459	59%	—
Ghoramurga · Gobindpur	1,850	55%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhelatand

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 11
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: 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): 19
Distance to district HQ (km): 19
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MORANGA
Total area (ha): 445
Irrigated area (ha): 0.07
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhelatand

LGD code: 361828
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 1,486
Population (projected 2026): 1,752
Households: 322
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1025
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DHANANJAY GOPE
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

Bhelatand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,486

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,752

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

322

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

380

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: 1,486Census 2011
Households: 322Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1025 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3802026 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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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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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 signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhelatand

What is the pincode of Bhelatand?

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

Which post office delivers to Bhelatand?

Mail for Bhelatand 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 Bhelatand located?

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

What is the population of Bhelatand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhelatand village has a population of 1,486 across 322 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhelatand?

The current sarpanch of Bhelatand gram panchayat is DHANANJAY GOPE.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhelatand in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhelatand in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bhelatand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhelatand village is 59.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhelatand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhelatand village is 1025 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhelatand?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhelatand, 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 Bhelatand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhelatand village is 361828.

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

Bhelatand ranks 53 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (1,486 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhelatand?

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

Who is the MP for Bhelatand?

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

What is the population of Bhelatand in 2026?

Bhelatand is estimated at 1,752 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,486 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhelatand in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhelatand?

DHANANJAY GOPE is the sarpanch of Bhelatand 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 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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