Kolajora village, Gopikandar block | Pincode 814103

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SNEHLATA MARANDI

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LGD code: 370592
Pincode: 814103
Post office: Kathikund
Population: 173
Households: 39
Literacy rate: 27.7%
Sex ratio: 1163 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 82

Census 2011 · in context

How Kolajora compares

By population, Kolajora ranks #91 of 129 villages in Gopikandar mandal.

Literacy rate

27.7%

−13.3% vs mandal average

Kolajora: 27.7%
Gopikandar mandal: 41.0%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,163

+160 vs mandal average

Kolajora: 1,163
Gopikandar mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kolajora: 4.4
Gopikandar mandal: 4.5

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

Kolajora at a glance

Kolajora is a village of 173 people in 39 households (Census 2011) in Gopikandar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 91st-largest of 129 villages in Gopikandar block. Literacy is 28%, 13 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,163 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814103, served by Kathikund post office; the LGD village code is 370592. The sarpanch is SNEHLATA MARANDI, and the village votes in Poreyahat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradeep Yadav. The population is estimated at 204 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kolajora · this village	173	28%	—
Tengjor · Gopikandar	636	25%	—
Daldali · Gopikandar	483	36%	—
Duaria · Gopikandar	468	40%	—
Chirapathar · Gopikandar	414	51%	—
Bhelaighati · Gopikandar	408	29%	—
Sidpahari · Gopikandar	351	21%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kolajora

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 36
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TENGJOR
Total area (ha): 109.68
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 10.11

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

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Key facts — Kolajora

LGD code: 370592
Pincode: 814103
Post office: Kathikund
Population (Census 2011): 173
Population (projected 2026): 204
Households: 39
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1163
Literacy rate: 27.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Poreyahat
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradeep Yadav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SNEHLATA MARANDI
Block / Mandal: Gopikandar
Nearest railway station: Harlatanr (6.8 km)

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 Dumka district level

Then & Now

Kolajora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

173

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

204

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 173Census 2011
Households: 39Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1163 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2042026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 462026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,862MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 90,738MGNREGA · 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: 946NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%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 · Dumka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dumka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dumka 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

Kolajora on the mapकोलाजोरा

Centred on Gopikandar mandal

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Harlatanr
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Kumradol
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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

Reported by ddnews.gov.in.

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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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News from Dumka & Jharkhand

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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.in21h ago
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 India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kolajora

What is the pincode of Kolajora?

The pincode of Kolajora, Gopikandar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814103. The post office is Kathikund.

Which post office delivers to Kolajora?

Mail for Kolajora is delivered through Kathikund post office, pincode 814103, in Gopikandar block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kolajora located?

Kolajora is a village in Gopikandar block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kolajora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kolajora village has a population of 173 across 39 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kolajora?

The current sarpanch of Kolajora gram panchayat is SNEHLATA MARANDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kolajora in?

Kolajora falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kolajora in?

Kolajora falls under the Poreyahat assembly constituency (AC #16) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kolajora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kolajora village is 27.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kolajora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kolajora village is 1163 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Kolajora?

The nearest railway station to Kolajora is Harlatanr (~6.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kolajora?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kolajora, 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 Kolajora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kolajora village is 370592.

How big is Kolajora compared to other villages in Gopikandar block?

Kolajora ranks 91 of 129 villages in Gopikandar block by Census 2011 population (173 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kolajora?

Kolajora falls under Poreyahat assembly constituency (AC 16). The sitting MLA is Pradeep Yadav (INC).

Who is the MP for Kolajora?

Kolajora is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Kolajora in 2026?

Kolajora is estimated at 204 people in 2026, up about 18% from 173 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kolajora in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kolajora?

SNEHLATA MARANDI is the sarpanch of Kolajora gram panchayat, Gopikandar block. See the sarpanch list of Gopikandar 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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