Tongra village, Ranishwar block | Pincode 814148

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KIRAN DEVI

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LGD code: 371275
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population: 989
Households: 218
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Sex ratio: 1078 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 359

Census 2011 · in context

How Tongra compares

By population, Tongra ranks #23 of 217 villages in Ranishwar mandal.

Literacy rate

48.2%

−2.7% vs mandal average

Tongra: 48.2%
Ranishwar mandal: 50.9%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,078

+89 vs mandal average

Tongra: 1,078
Ranishwar mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.5

Same as the mandal average

Tongra: 4.5
Ranishwar mandal: 4.5

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

Tongra at a glance

Tongra is a village of 989 people in 218 households (Census 2011) in Ranishwar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 23rd-largest of 217 villages in Ranishwar block. Literacy is 48%, 3 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,078 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814148, served by Raghunathpur (Dumka) post office; the LGD village code is 371275. The sarpanch is KIRAN DEVI, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 1,166 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tongra · this village	989	48%	—
Belbuni · Ranishwar	1,866	41%	—
Tarni · Ranishwar	1,559	40%	—
Bora · Ranishwar	1,230	52%	—
Bhitra · Ranishwar	327	50%	—
Sundardih · Ranishwar	313	5%	—
Khirghata · Ranishwar	213	40%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tongra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HANDAVANI
Total area (ha): 443.51
Irrigated area (ha): 4.16
Forest area (ha): 36.26

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

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Key facts — Tongra

LGD code: 371275
Pincode: 814148
Post office: Raghunathpur (Dumka)
Population (Census 2011): 989
Population (projected 2026): 1,166
Households: 218
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1078
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KIRAN DEVI
Block / Mandal: Ranishwar

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

Tongra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

989

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,166

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

218

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

257

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: 989Census 2011
Households: 218Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1078 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2572026 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 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 India7 days ago
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Tongra

What is the pincode of Tongra?

The pincode of Tongra, Ranishwar block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814148. The post office is Raghunathpur (Dumka).

Which post office delivers to Tongra?

Mail for Tongra is delivered through Raghunathpur (Dumka) post office, pincode 814148, in Ranishwar block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tongra located?

Tongra is a village in Ranishwar block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Tongra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tongra village has a population of 989 across 218 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tongra?

The current sarpanch of Tongra gram panchayat is KIRAN DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tongra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tongra in?

Tongra falls under the Nala assembly constituency (AC #8) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Tongra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tongra village is 48.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Tongra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tongra village is 1078 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tongra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tongra, 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 Tongra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tongra village is 371275.

How big is Tongra compared to other villages in Ranishwar block?

Tongra ranks 23 of 217 villages in Ranishwar block by Census 2011 population (989 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tongra?

Tongra falls under Nala assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Rabindra Nath Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Tongra?

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

What is the population of Tongra in 2026?

Tongra is estimated at 1,166 people in 2026, up about 18% from 989 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tongra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tongra?

KIRAN DEVI is the sarpanch of Tongra gram panchayat, Ranishwar block. See the sarpanch list of Ranishwar 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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