Darusai village, Potka block | Pincode 831002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KARTIK MURMU

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LGD code: 363738
Pincode: 831002
Post office: Tatanagar
Population: 518
Households: 85
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 312
Distance to district centre: 84 km
Distance to mandal centre: 43 km
Distance to Ranchi: 120 km
Distance to Kolkata: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Haludpukur · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kanki Minor Hospital · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Darusai compares

By population, Darusai ranks #135 of 291 villages in Potka mandal.

Literacy rate

49.8%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Darusai: 49.8%
Potka mandal: 53.6%
East Singhbum district: 65.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,072

+73 vs mandal average

Darusai: 1,072
Potka mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

6.1

+1.3 vs mandal average

Darusai: 6.1
Potka mandal: 4.8

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

Darusai at a glance

Darusai is a village of 518 people in 85 households (Census 2011) in Potka block, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, the 135th-largest of 291 villages in Potka block. Literacy is 50%, 4 points below the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 1,072 women per 1,000 men. It lies 84 km from the East Singhbum district centre, 4 km from Haludpukur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 831002, served by Tatanagar post office; the LGD village code is 363738. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kanki Minor Hospital, 20 km away. The sarpanch is KARTIK MURMU, and the village votes in Jugsalai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mangal Kalindi. The population is estimated at 658 in 2026, up 27% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Darusai · this village	518	50%	—
Digarmara · Potka	8	50%	1.8 km E
Datbera · Potka	781	47%	2.2 km NW
Bara Baghlata · Potka	663	68%	3.2 km SW
Chanpi · Potka	691	54%	4.2 km NE
Chanpi · Sisai	643	52%	4.2 km NE
Chanpi · Lapung	186	62%	4.2 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Darusai

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 4
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: 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: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: JAMSHEDPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): GANGADIH
Total area (ha): 110.69
Irrigated area (ha): 5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Darusai

LGD code: 363738
Pincode: 831002
Post office: Tatanagar
Population (Census 2011): 518
Population (projected 2026): 658
Households: 85
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1072
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Coordinates: 22.57200°N, 86.13070°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamshedpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jugsalai
Member of Parliament: Bidyut Baran Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mangal Kalindi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KARTIK MURMU
Block / Mandal: Potka

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 East Singhbum district level

Then & Now

Darusai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

518

Census 2011 baseline

+27.0%

Population · 2026

658

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 518Census 2011
Households: 85Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6582026 proj. · +27% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,19,097MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 53,157MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · East Singhbum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · East Singhbum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · East Singhbum 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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Getting there

How to reach Darusai

Mandal centre

Potka · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 29 min by car · 1 h 45 min by bike

Directions

District centre

East Singhbum · ≈ 84 km

≈ 2 h 52 min by car · 3 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi120 kmcapital
Kolkata229 km
Hyderabad985 km
Delhi1118 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHaludpukur4 km
Bus stopLoco Colony23 km
Hospital / PHCKanki Minor Hospital20 km
ATM / bankCanara Bank22 km
Petrol pumpkarandih petrol pump21 km
CollegeTraining College Ground-223 km
Police stationPolice Station23 km

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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"

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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 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 Darusai

What is the pincode of Darusai?

The pincode of Darusai, Potka block, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand is 831002. The post office is Tatanagar.

Which post office delivers to Darusai?

Mail for Darusai is delivered through Tatanagar post office, pincode 831002, in Potka block, East Singhbum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Darusai located?

Darusai is a village in Potka block of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Darusai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Darusai village has a population of 518 across 85 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Darusai?

The current sarpanch of Darusai gram panchayat is KARTIK MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darusai in?

Darusai falls under the Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Darusai in?

Darusai falls under the Jugsalai assembly constituency (AC #47) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Darusai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darusai village is 49.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Darusai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darusai village is 1072 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darusai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Darusai, 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.

How far is Darusai from East Singhbum district centre?

Darusai is approximately 84 km (straight-line) from the centre of East Singhbum district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Darusai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darusai village is 363738.

How big is Darusai compared to other villages in Potka block?

Darusai ranks 135 of 291 villages in Potka block by Census 2011 population (518 residents).

How far is Darusai from Ranchi?

Darusai is about 120 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 156 km.

How far is Darusai from Kolkata?

Darusai is about 229 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 298 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Darusai?

Haludpukur is the nearest railway station to Darusai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Darusai?

Loco Colony is the nearest bus stop to Darusai, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darusai?

Kanki Minor Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darusai, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Darusai?

Canara Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Darusai, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Darusai?

karandih petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Darusai, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Darusai?

Darusai falls under Jugsalai assembly constituency (AC 47). The sitting MLA is Mangal Kalindi (JMM).

Who is the MP for Darusai?

Darusai is in Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP).

What is the population of Darusai in 2026?

Darusai is estimated at 658 people in 2026, up about 27% from 518 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Darusai in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Darusai?

KARTIK MURMU is the sarpanch of Darusai gram panchayat, Potka block. See the sarpanch list of Potka block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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