Kharani village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MINA DEVI

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LGD code: 361663
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 2,244
Households: 374
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Sex ratio: 928 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,292

Census 2011 · in context

How Kharani compares

By population, Kharani ranks #24 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

66.4%

+9.8% vs mandal average

Kharani: 66.4%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

928

−5 vs mandal average

Kharani: 928
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

6.0

+0.5 vs mandal average

Kharani: 6.0
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Kharani at a glance

Kharani is a village of 2,244 people in 374 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 24th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 66%, 10 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 928 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361663. The sarpanch is MINA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 2,646 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kharani · this village	2,244	66%	—
Bario · Gobindpur	2,758	52%	—
Kurua · Gobindpur	622	49%	—
Saharpura · Gobindpur	615	64%	—
Sugna · Gobindpur	586	69%	—
Panchrukhi · Gobindpur	357	34%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kharani

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
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): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KHARNI
Total area (ha): 232
Irrigated area (ha): 31.62
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kharani

LGD code: 361663
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 2,244
Population (projected 2026): 2,646
Households: 374
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 928
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MINA 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

Kharani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,244

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,646

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

374

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

441

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: 2,244Census 2011
Households: 374Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 928 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4412026 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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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kharani

What is the pincode of Kharani?

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

Which post office delivers to Kharani?

Mail for Kharani 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 Kharani located?

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

What is the population of Kharani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kharani village has a population of 2,244 across 374 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kharani?

The current sarpanch of Kharani gram panchayat is MINA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharani in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kharani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kharani village is 66.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kharani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kharani village is 928 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kharani, 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 Kharani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharani village is 361663.

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

Kharani ranks 24 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (2,244 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kharani?

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

Who is the MP for Kharani?

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

What is the population of Kharani in 2026?

Kharani is estimated at 2,646 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,244 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kharani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kharani?

MINA DEVI is the sarpanch of Kharani 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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