Beljhar village, Masalia block | Pincode 814119

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LUGANI MURMU

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LGD code: 372153
Pincode: 814119
Post office: Kurwa
Population: 281
Households: 66
Literacy rate: 34.2%
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 199

Census 2011 · in context

How Beljhar compares

By population, Beljhar ranks #175 of 317 villages in Masalia mandal.

Literacy rate

34.2%

−17.5% vs mandal average

Beljhar: 34.2%
Masalia mandal: 51.7%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,051

+69 vs mandal average

Beljhar: 1,051
Masalia mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.3 vs mandal average

Beljhar: 4.3
Masalia mandal: 4.6

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

Beljhar at a glance

Beljhar is a village of 281 people in 66 households (Census 2011) in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 175th-largest of 317 villages in Masalia block. Literacy is 34%, 18 points below the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 1,051 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814119, served by Kurwa post office; the LGD village code is 372153. The sarpanch is LUGANI MURMU, and the village votes in Dumka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basant Soren. The population is estimated at 331 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Beljhar · this village	281	34%	—
Amgachhi · Masalia	820	49%	—
Nijhor · Masalia	716	40%	—
Sarmundi · Masalia	582	29%	—
Tilbad · Masalia	559	63%	—
Sikarpur · Masalia	558	49%	—
Kusbedia · Masalia	505	54%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Beljhar

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: 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): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 26
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): AMGACHHI
Total area (ha): 135.37
Irrigated area (ha): 43.88
Forest area (ha): 24.85

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

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Key facts — Beljhar

LGD code: 372153
Pincode: 814119
Post office: Kurwa
Population (Census 2011): 281
Population (projected 2026): 331
Households: 66
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1051
Literacy rate: 34.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LUGANI MURMU
Block / Mandal: Masalia

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

Beljhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

281

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

331

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 281Census 2011
Households: 66Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3312026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 782026 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.

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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"

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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"
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Beljhar

What is the pincode of Beljhar?

The pincode of Beljhar, Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814119. The post office is Kurwa.

Which post office delivers to Beljhar?

Mail for Beljhar is delivered through Kurwa post office, pincode 814119, in Masalia block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Beljhar located?

Beljhar is a village in Masalia block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Beljhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Beljhar village has a population of 281 across 66 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Beljhar?

The current sarpanch of Beljhar gram panchayat is LUGANI MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Beljhar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Beljhar in?

Beljhar falls under the Dumka assembly constituency (AC #10) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Beljhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Beljhar village is 34.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Beljhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Beljhar village is 1051 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Beljhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Beljhar, 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 Beljhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Beljhar village is 372153.

How big is Beljhar compared to other villages in Masalia block?

Beljhar ranks 175 of 317 villages in Masalia block by Census 2011 population (281 residents).

Who is the MLA of Beljhar?

Beljhar falls under Dumka assembly constituency (AC 10). The sitting MLA is Basant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Beljhar?

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

What is the population of Beljhar in 2026?

Beljhar is estimated at 331 people in 2026, up about 18% from 281 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Beljhar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Beljhar?

LUGANI MURMU is the sarpanch of Beljhar gram panchayat, Masalia block. See the sarpanch list of Masalia 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
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