Kandedih village, Topchanchi block | Pincode 828402

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAIMUN NISHA

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LGD code: 361380
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population: 1,555
Households: 315
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 579

Census 2011 · in context

How Kandedih compares

By population, Kandedih ranks #24 of 114 villages in Topchanchi mandal.

Literacy rate

66.8%

+6.6% vs mandal average

Kandedih: 66.8%
Topchanchi mandal: 60.2%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

853

−71 vs mandal average

Kandedih: 853
Topchanchi mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Kandedih: 4.9
Topchanchi mandal: 5.3

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

Kandedih at a glance

Kandedih is a village of 1,555 people in 315 households (Census 2011) in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 24th-largest of 114 villages in Topchanchi block. Literacy is 67%, 7 points above the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 853 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828402, served by Topchanchi post office; the LGD village code is 361380. The sarpanch is SAIMUN NISHA, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,833 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kandedih

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): LOKBAD
Total area (ha): 127.8
Irrigated area (ha): 0.39
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kandedih

LGD code: 361380
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population (Census 2011): 1,555
Population (projected 2026): 1,833
Households: 315
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 853
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAIMUN NISHA
Block / Mandal: Topchanchi

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

Kandedih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,555

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,833

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

315

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

371

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: 1,555Census 2011
Households: 315Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8332026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3712026 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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What is the pincode of Kandedih?

The pincode of Kandedih, Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828402. The post office is Topchanchi.

Which post office delivers to Kandedih?

Mail for Kandedih is delivered through Topchanchi post office, pincode 828402, in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kandedih located?

Kandedih is a village in Topchanchi block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kandedih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandedih village has a population of 1,555 across 315 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kandedih?

The current sarpanch of Kandedih gram panchayat is SAIMUN NISHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandedih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandedih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kandedih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kandedih village is 66.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Kandedih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kandedih village is 853 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandedih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kandedih, 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 Kandedih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandedih village is 361380.

How big is Kandedih compared to other villages in Topchanchi block?

Kandedih ranks 24 of 114 villages in Topchanchi block by Census 2011 population (1,555 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kandedih?

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

Who is the MP for Kandedih?

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

What is the population of Kandedih in 2026?

Kandedih is estimated at 1,833 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,555 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kandedih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kandedih?

SAIMUN NISHA is the sarpanch of Kandedih gram panchayat, Topchanchi block. See the sarpanch list of Topchanchi 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, 2026-05-14
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