Ghorabandh village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUDHIR PRASAD MAHATO

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LGD code: 361619
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 188
Households: 41
Literacy rate: 39.9%
Sex ratio: 1089 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 63

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghorabandh compares

By population, Ghorabandh ranks #189 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

39.9%

−16.7% vs mandal average

Ghorabandh: 39.9%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,089

+156 vs mandal average

Ghorabandh: 1,089
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.9 vs mandal average

Ghorabandh: 4.6
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Ghorabandh at a glance

Ghorabandh is a village of 188 people in 41 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 189th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 40%, 17 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,089 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361619. The sarpanch is SUDHIR PRASAD MAHATO, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 222 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ghorabandh · this village	188	40%	—
Tilaiya · Gobindpur	1,171	64%	—
Gorga · Gobindpur	856	59%	—
Behachia · Gobindpur	788	56%	—
Manaidi · Gobindpur	641	56%	—
Chhota Jamua · Gobindpur	546	57%	—
Jhilua · Gobindpur	539	53%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ghorabandh

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 2
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: No
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): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 33
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): TILAIYA
Total area (ha): 111.17
Irrigated area (ha): 13.51
Forest area (ha): 40.5

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

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Key facts — Ghorabandh

LGD code: 361619
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 188
Population (projected 2026): 222
Households: 41
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1089
Literacy rate: 39.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUDHIR PRASAD MAHATO
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

Ghorabandh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

188

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

222

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Households · 2026

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: 188Census 2011
Households: 41Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1089 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2222026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 482026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Ghorabandh

What is the pincode of Ghorabandh?

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

Which post office delivers to Ghorabandh?

Mail for Ghorabandh 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 Ghorabandh located?

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

What is the population of Ghorabandh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghorabandh village has a population of 188 across 41 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ghorabandh?

The current sarpanch of Ghorabandh gram panchayat is SUDHIR PRASAD MAHATO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghorabandh in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghorabandh in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Ghorabandh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghorabandh village is 39.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghorabandh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghorabandh village is 1089 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghorabandh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghorabandh, 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 Ghorabandh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghorabandh village is 361619.

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

Ghorabandh ranks 189 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (188 residents).

Who is the MLA of Ghorabandh?

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

Who is the MP for Ghorabandh?

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

What is the population of Ghorabandh in 2026?

Ghorabandh is estimated at 222 people in 2026, up about 18% from 188 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ghorabandh in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Ghorabandh?

SUDHIR PRASAD MAHATO is the sarpanch of Ghorabandh 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
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