Sitakahabar village, Jama block | Pincode 814110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUNITA MARANDI

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LGD code: 371746
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population: 593
Households: 115
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 179

Census 2011 · in context

How Sitakahabar compares

By population, Sitakahabar ranks #78 of 320 villages in Jama mandal.

Literacy rate

51.6%

Same as the mandal average

Sitakahabar: 51.6%
Jama mandal: 51.6%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

853

−129 vs mandal average

Sitakahabar: 853
Jama mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.3 vs mandal average

Sitakahabar: 5.2
Jama mandal: 4.9

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

Sitakahabar at a glance

Sitakahabar is a village of 593 people in 115 households (Census 2011) in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 78th-largest of 320 villages in Jama block. Literacy is 52%, about the same as the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 853 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814110, served by Shivpahar post office; the LGD village code is 371746. The sarpanch is SUNITA MARANDI, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 699 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sitakahabar · this village	593	52%	—
Bichkora · Jama	1,367	54%	—
Bedia · Jama	737	50%	—
Amla Chatar · Jama	658	54%	—
Dundia · Jama	628	53%	—
Jaruadih [ Baratikar ] · Jama	511	47%	—
Kadampur · Jama	436	49%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sitakahabar

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): 3
Power hours (winter): 2
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: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BETHIYA
Total area (ha): 186
Irrigated area (ha): 16.74
Forest area (ha): 10.2

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

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Key facts — Sitakahabar

LGD code: 371746
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population (Census 2011): 593
Population (projected 2026): 699
Households: 115
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 853
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA MARANDI
Block / Mandal: Jama
Nearest PHC: Primary Health Centre, Raykanali (1.7 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

Sitakahabar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

593

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

699

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

115

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

136

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: 593Census 2011
Households: 115Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1362026 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

Sitakahabar on the mapसीताकहाबर

Centred on Jama mandal

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Primary Health Centre, Raykanali
📍 1.7 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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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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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sitakahabar

What is the pincode of Sitakahabar?

The pincode of Sitakahabar, Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814110. The post office is Shivpahar.

Which post office delivers to Sitakahabar?

Mail for Sitakahabar is delivered through Shivpahar post office, pincode 814110, in Jama block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sitakahabar located?

Sitakahabar is a village in Jama block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sitakahabar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sitakahabar village has a population of 593 across 115 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sitakahabar?

The current sarpanch of Sitakahabar gram panchayat is SUNITA MARANDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sitakahabar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sitakahabar in?

Sitakahabar falls under the Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC #12) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sitakahabar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sitakahabar village is 51.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Sitakahabar?

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

What is the nearest health centre to Sitakahabar?

The nearest health facility to Sitakahabar is Primary Health Centre, Raykanali (~1.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sitakahabar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sitakahabar, 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 Sitakahabar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sitakahabar village is 371746.

How big is Sitakahabar compared to other villages in Jama block?

Sitakahabar ranks 78 of 320 villages in Jama block by Census 2011 population (593 residents).

Who is the MLA of Sitakahabar?

Sitakahabar falls under Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC 12). The sitting MLA is Devendra Kunwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sitakahabar?

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

What is the population of Sitakahabar in 2026?

Sitakahabar is estimated at 699 people in 2026, up about 18% from 593 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sitakahabar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Sitakahabar?

SUNITA MARANDI is the sarpanch of Sitakahabar gram panchayat, Jama block. See the sarpanch list of Jama 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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