Birajpur village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Birajpur is a village in Gobindpur mandal, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, with a population of 1,320 in 256 households. The literacy rate is 58.9%, and the village is located at 24.778°N, 87.660°E under postal code 828109.

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SUBAS CHANDRA DAS

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LGD code: 361670
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 1,320
Households: 256
Literacy rate: 58.9%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 507
Distance to district centre: 124 km
Distance to mandal centre: 122 km
Distance to Ranchi: 287 km
Distance to Kolkata: 255 km
Nearest railway station: Barharwa Junction · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Tribal Welfare Rural Hospital Asanbani,(Rinchi)Trust Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Birajpur compares

By population, Birajpur ranks #65 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

58.9%

+2.3% vs mandal average

Birajpur: 58.9%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

−12 vs mandal average

Birajpur: 921
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Birajpur: 5.2
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Birajpur at a glance

Birajpur is a village of 1,320 people in 256 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 65th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 59%, 2 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. It lies 124 km from the Dhanbad district centre, 5 km from Sahri, the nearest town, 15 km from Barharwa Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361670. The nearest hospital or health centre is Tribal Welfare Rural Hospital Asanbani,(Rinchi)Trust Hospital, 7 km away. The sarpanch is SUBAS CHANDRA DAS, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,556 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Birajpur

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 6
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: 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): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BIRAJPUR
Total area (ha): 136
Irrigated area (ha): 4.48
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Birajpur

LGD code: 361670
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 1,320
Population (projected 2026): 1,556
Households: 256
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 58.9%
Coordinates: 24.77778°N, 87.66021°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBAS CHANDRA DAS
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

Birajpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,556

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

302

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: 1,320Census 2011
Households: 256Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5562026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3022026 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Birajpur

Mandal centre

Gobindpur · ≈ 122 km

≈ 4 h 10 min by car · 4 h 56 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhanbad · ≈ 124 km

≈ 4 h 14 min by car · 5 h 1 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,698 people

Sahri · ≈ 5.1 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi287 kmcapital
Kolkata255 km
Delhi1122 km
Hyderabad1257 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarharwa Junction15 km
Hospital / PHCTribal Welfare Rural Hospital Asanbani,(Rinchi)Trust Hospital7 km
CollegeD.N.C. College41 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station37 km

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What is the pincode of Birajpur?

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

Which post office delivers to Birajpur?

Mail for Birajpur 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 Birajpur located?

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

What is the population of Birajpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Birajpur village has a population of 1,320 across 256 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Birajpur?

The current sarpanch of Birajpur gram panchayat is SUBAS CHANDRA DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birajpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birajpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Birajpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Birajpur village is 58.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Birajpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Birajpur village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birajpur?

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

Birajpur is approximately 124 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 Birajpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Birajpur village is 361670.

Which is the nearest town to Birajpur?

Sahri (population 10,698, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Birajpur in a straight line.

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

Birajpur ranks 65 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (1,320 residents).

How far is Birajpur from Ranchi?

Birajpur is about 287 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 373 km.

How far is Birajpur from Kolkata?

Birajpur is about 255 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 332 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Birajpur?

Barharwa Junction is the nearest railway station to Birajpur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Birajpur?

Tribal Welfare Rural Hospital Asanbani,(Rinchi)Trust Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Birajpur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Birajpur?

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

Who is the MP for Birajpur?

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

What is the population of Birajpur in 2026?

Birajpur is estimated at 1,556 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,320 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Birajpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Birajpur?

SUBAS CHANDRA DAS is the sarpanch of Birajpur 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)