Semarkhar village, Ranka block | Pincode 822125

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NEHA KUMARI

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LGD code: 347860
Pincode: 822125
Post office: Ranka Raj
Population: 454
Households: 87
Literacy rate: 44.7%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 259

Census 2011 · in context

How Semarkhar compares

By population, Semarkhar ranks #57 of 81 villages in Ranka mandal.

Literacy rate

44.7%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Semarkhar: 44.7%
Ranka mandal: 45.3%
Garhwa district: 49.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+24 vs mandal average

Semarkhar: 1,000
Ranka mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Semarkhar: 5.2
Ranka mandal: 5.1

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

Semarkhar at a glance

Semarkhar is a village of 454 people in 87 households (Census 2011) in Ranka block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, the 57th-largest of 81 villages in Ranka block. Literacy is 45%, about the same as the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822125, served by Ranka Raj post office; the LGD village code is 347860. The sarpanch is NEHA KUMARI, and the village votes in Barkagaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Roshan Lal Choudhary. The population is estimated at 535 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Semarkhar · this village	454	45%	—
Khardiha · Ranka	1,145	47%	—
Serasam · Ranka	933	45%	—
Tenudih · Ranka	886	32%	—
Daunadag · Ranka	708	46%	—
Sinjo · Ranka	622	42%	—
Achhu Khap Alias Tetardih · Ranka	513	47%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Semarkhar

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): 6
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: 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: GARHWA
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KHARDIHA
Total area (ha): 344
Irrigated area (ha): 17.52
Forest area (ha): 121.64

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

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Key facts — Semarkhar

LGD code: 347860
Pincode: 822125
Post office: Ranka Raj
Population (Census 2011): 454
Population (projected 2026): 535
Households: 87
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 44.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barkagaon
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Roshan Lal Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NEHA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Ranka
Nearest railway station: McCluskieganj (35.9 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

Semarkhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

454

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

535

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

103

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: 454Census 2011
Households: 87Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5352026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1032026 projection
Active job cards: 2,52,665MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,69,302MGNREGA · 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: 829NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 85.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.7%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 · 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

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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

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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"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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People often ask about Semarkhar

What is the pincode of Semarkhar?

The pincode of Semarkhar, Ranka block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand is 822125. The post office is Ranka Raj.

Which post office delivers to Semarkhar?

Mail for Semarkhar is delivered through Ranka Raj post office, pincode 822125, in Ranka block, Garhwa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Semarkhar located?

Semarkhar is a village in Ranka block of Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Semarkhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semarkhar village has a population of 454 across 87 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Semarkhar?

The current sarpanch of Semarkhar gram panchayat is NEHA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semarkhar in?

Semarkhar falls under the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semarkhar in?

Semarkhar falls under the Barkagaon assembly constituency (AC #22) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Semarkhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semarkhar village is 44.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Semarkhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semarkhar village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Semarkhar?

The nearest railway station to Semarkhar is McCluskieganj (~35.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semarkhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Semarkhar, 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 Semarkhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Semarkhar village is 347860.

How big is Semarkhar compared to other villages in Ranka block?

Semarkhar ranks 57 of 81 villages in Ranka block by Census 2011 population (454 residents).

Who is the MLA of Semarkhar?

Semarkhar falls under Barkagaon assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Roshan Lal Choudhary (BJP).

Who is the MP for Semarkhar?

Semarkhar is in Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Manish Jaiswal (BJP).

What is the population of Semarkhar in 2026?

Semarkhar is estimated at 535 people in 2026, up about 18% from 454 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semarkhar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Semarkhar?

NEHA KUMARI is the sarpanch of Semarkhar gram panchayat, Ranka block. See the sarpanch list of Ranka 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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