Shilgari village, Tundi block | Pincode 828142

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUPARNA DEVI

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LGD code: 361069
Pincode: 828142
Population: 41
Households: 7
Literacy rate: 51.2%
Sex ratio: 1050 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 13

Census 2011 · in context

How Shilgari compares

By population, Shilgari ranks #181 of 211 villages in Tundi mandal.

Literacy rate

51.2%

+2.3% vs mandal average

Shilgari: 51.2%
Tundi mandal: 48.9%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,050

+95 vs mandal average

Shilgari: 1,050
Tundi mandal: 955

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.5 vs mandal average

Shilgari: 5.9
Tundi mandal: 5.4

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

Shilgari at a glance

Shilgari is a village of 41 people in 7 households (Census 2011) in Tundi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 181st-largest of 211 villages in Tundi block. Literacy is 51%, 2 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,050 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828142; the LGD village code is 361069. The sarpanch is SUPARNA DEVI, and the village votes in Sarath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uday Shankar Singh. The population is estimated at 48 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shilgari · this village	41	51%	—
Shitalpur · Tundi	1,622	55%	—
Maniyadih · Tundi	1,605	56%	—
Bandhdih · Tundi	680	53%	—
Bheluai · Tundi	553	51%	—
Bariarpur · Tundi	304	31%	—
Khatjori · Tundi	278	58%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shilgari

Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 43
Distance to district HQ (km): 43
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
Gram panchayat (2011): MANIADIH
Total area (ha): 63.67
Irrigated area (ha): 1.6
Forest area (ha): 19.75

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

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Key facts — Shilgari

LGD code: 361069
Pincode: 828142
Population (Census 2011): 41
Population (projected 2026): 48
Households: 7
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1050
Literacy rate: 51.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUPARNA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Tundi

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

Shilgari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+14.3%

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: 41Census 2011
Households: 7Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1050 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 482026 proj. · +17.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 82026 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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September 2026

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch9 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Shilgari

What is the pincode of Shilgari?

The pincode of Shilgari, Tundi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828142.

In which district is Shilgari located?

Shilgari is a village in Tundi block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Shilgari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shilgari village has a population of 41 across 7 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shilgari?

The current sarpanch of Shilgari gram panchayat is SUPARNA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shilgari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shilgari in?

Shilgari falls under the Sarath assembly constituency (AC #14) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Shilgari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shilgari village is 51.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Shilgari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shilgari village is 1050 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shilgari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shilgari, 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 Shilgari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shilgari village is 361069.

How big is Shilgari compared to other villages in Tundi block?

Shilgari ranks 181 of 211 villages in Tundi block by Census 2011 population (41 residents).

Who is the MLA of Shilgari?

Shilgari falls under Sarath assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Uday Shankar Singh (JMM).

Who is the MP for Shilgari?

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

What is the population of Shilgari in 2026?

Shilgari is estimated at 48 people in 2026, up about 17% from 41 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shilgari in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Shilgari?

SUPARNA DEVI is the sarpanch of Shilgari gram panchayat, Tundi block. See the sarpanch list of Tundi 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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