Kistopur village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BINOD RAJWAR

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LGD code: 361793
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 483
Households: 90
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 186

Census 2011 · in context

How Kistopur compares

By population, Kistopur ranks #142 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

62.3%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Kistopur: 62.3%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,013

+80 vs mandal average

Kistopur: 1,013
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kistopur: 5.4
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Kistopur at a glance

Kistopur is a village of 483 people in 90 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 142nd-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 62%, 6 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,013 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361793. The sarpanch is BINOD RAJWAR, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 569 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kistopur · this village	483	62%	—
Gortopa · Gobindpur	3,944	60%	—
Bastipur · Gobindpur	1,636	55%	—
Kinudi · Gobindpur	345	63%	—
Domandih · Gobindpur	24	38%	—
Samaidih · Gobindpur	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kistopur

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: 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): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GORTORBA
Total area (ha): 64
Irrigated area (ha): 2.5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kistopur

LGD code: 361793
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 483
Population (projected 2026): 569
Households: 90
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1013
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BINOD RAJWAR
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

Kistopur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

483

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

569

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

106

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: 483Census 2011
Households: 90Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5692026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1062026 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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People often ask about Kistopur

What is the pincode of Kistopur?

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

Which post office delivers to Kistopur?

Mail for Kistopur 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 Kistopur located?

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

What is the population of Kistopur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kistopur village has a population of 483 across 90 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kistopur?

The current sarpanch of Kistopur gram panchayat is BINOD RAJWAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kistopur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kistopur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kistopur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kistopur village is 62.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Kistopur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kistopur village is 1013 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kistopur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kistopur, 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 Kistopur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kistopur village is 361793.

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

Kistopur ranks 142 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (483 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kistopur?

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

Who is the MP for Kistopur?

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

What is the population of Kistopur in 2026?

Kistopur is estimated at 569 people in 2026, up about 18% from 483 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kistopur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kistopur?

BINOD RAJWAR is the sarpanch of Kistopur 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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