Sundarpahari village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BAKSUN BIBI

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LGD code: 361755
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 977
Households: 184
Literacy rate: 37.4%
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 439

Census 2011 · in context

How Sundarpahari compares

By population, Sundarpahari ranks #82 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

37.4%

−19.2% vs mandal average

Sundarpahari: 37.4%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

927

−6 vs mandal average

Sundarpahari: 927
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.3

−0.2 vs mandal average

Sundarpahari: 5.3
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Sundarpahari at a glance

Sundarpahari is a village of 977 people in 184 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 82nd-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 37%, 19 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 927 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361755. The sarpanch is BAKSUN BIBI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,152 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sundarpahari · this village	977	37%	—
Mahubani · Gobindpur	1,535	57%	—
Titichapuri · Gobindpur	811	68%	—
Nichit Pur · Gobindpur	804	39%	—
Dhoria Alias Mahubani · Gobindpur	785	50%	—
Tekjora · Gobindpur	547	43%	—
Dumria Alias Dumriatanr · Gobindpur	211	53%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sundarpahari

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
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): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MAHUBANI
Total area (ha): 133
Irrigated area (ha): 1.95
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Sundarpahari

LGD code: 361755
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 977
Population (projected 2026): 1,152
Households: 184
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 927
Literacy rate: 37.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BAKSUN BIBI
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

Sundarpahari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

977

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,152

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

184

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

217

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: 977Census 2011
Households: 184Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2172026 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 Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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News from Dhanbad & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire9 days ago

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People often ask about Sundarpahari

What is the pincode of Sundarpahari?

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

Which post office delivers to Sundarpahari?

Mail for Sundarpahari 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 Sundarpahari located?

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

What is the population of Sundarpahari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sundarpahari village has a population of 977 across 184 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sundarpahari?

The current sarpanch of Sundarpahari gram panchayat is BAKSUN BIBI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sundarpahari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sundarpahari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Sundarpahari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sundarpahari village is 37.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sundarpahari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sundarpahari village is 927 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sundarpahari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sundarpahari, 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 Sundarpahari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sundarpahari village is 361755.

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

Sundarpahari ranks 82 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (977 residents).

Who is the MLA of Sundarpahari?

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

Who is the MP for Sundarpahari?

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

What is the population of Sundarpahari in 2026?

Sundarpahari is estimated at 1,152 people in 2026, up about 18% from 977 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sundarpahari in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Sundarpahari?

BAKSUN BIBI is the sarpanch of Sundarpahari 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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