Motihara (मोतिहरा) — Danda, Garhwa, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAMUNDRI DEVI

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LGD code: 347826
Pincode: 822124
Population: 1,768
Households: 334
Literacy rate: 52.8%
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 636

Census 2011 · in context

How Motihara compares

Literacy rate

52.8%

+4.3% vs mandal average

Motihara: 52.8%
Danda mandal: 48.5%
Garhwa district: 49.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

920

−22 vs mandal average

Motihara: 920
Danda mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.2 vs mandal average

Motihara: 5.3
Danda mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Motihara

LGD code: 347826
Pincode: 822124
Population (Census 2011): 1,768
Population (projected 2026): 2,084
Households: 334
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 920
Literacy rate: 52.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Palamu
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Daltonganj
Member of Parliament: Vishnu Dayal Ram
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAMUNDRI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Danda
Nearest PHC: Dr. M. K. Pathak (13.1 km)
Nearest bank: SBI (21.8 km)
Nearest railway station: Lalgarh Bihar Halt Railway Station (13.3 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 Garhwa district level

Then & Now

Motihara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,768

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,084

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

334

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

394

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: 1,768Census 2011
Households: 334Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0842026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 394

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 · Garhwa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Garhwa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Garhwa 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

Motihara on the mapमोतिहरा

Centred on Danda mandal

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Hospital· 6
Railway· 5
Bank· 2
PHC· 1
College· 1

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College
Ganesh Lal Aggrawal College
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Healthcare

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What is the pincode of Motihara?

The pincode of Motihara, Danda mandal, Garhwa district, Jharkhand is 822124.

In which district is Motihara located?

Motihara is a village in Danda mandal of Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Motihara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Motihara village has a population of 1,768 across 334 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Motihara?

The current sarpanch of Motihara gram panchayat is SAMUNDRI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motihara in?

Motihara falls under the Palamu Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motihara in?

Motihara falls under the Daltonganj assembly constituency (AC #76) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Motihara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Motihara village is 52.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Motihara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Motihara village is 920 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Motihara?

The nearest health facility to Motihara is Dr. M. K. Pathak (~13.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Motihara?

The nearest railway station to Motihara is Lalgarh Bihar Halt Railway Station (~13.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motihara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Motihara, 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 Motihara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Motihara village is 347826.

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Motihara

What is the pincode of Motihara?

In which district is Motihara located?

What is the population of Motihara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Motihara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motihara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motihara in?

What is the literacy rate in Motihara?

What is the sex ratio in Motihara?

What is the nearest health centre to Motihara?

What is the nearest railway station to Motihara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motihara?

What is the LGD code of Motihara?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Motihara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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