Akhena village, Bagodar block | Pincode 825320

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANGITA KUMARI

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LGD code: 352476
Pincode: 825320
Post office: Suriya
Population: 377
Households: 64
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 180

Census 2011 · in context

How Akhena compares

By population, Akhena ranks #55 of 69 villages in Bagodar mandal.

Literacy rate

52.3%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Akhena: 52.3%
Bagodar mandal: 52.9%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

933

−25 vs mandal average

Akhena: 933
Bagodar mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Akhena: 5.9
Bagodar mandal: 6.2

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

Akhena at a glance

Akhena is a village of 377 people in 64 households (Census 2011) in Bagodar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 55th-largest of 69 villages in Bagodar block. Literacy is 52%, about the same as the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 933 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825320, served by Suriya post office; the LGD village code is 352476. The sarpanch is SANGITA KUMARI, and the village votes in Dumri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato. The population is estimated at 444 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Akhena · this village	377	52%	—
Adwara · Bagodar	2,076	43%	—
Tuktuko · Bagodar	1,386	57%	—
Jamuari · Bagodar	1,149	59%	—
Lukuiya · Bagodar	755	51%	—
Belgai · Bagodar	555	63%	—
Chholabar · Bagodar	349	36%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Akhena

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): 4
Power hours (winter): 3
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: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 59
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): ARWARA
Total area (ha): 213.44
Irrigated area (ha): 7.31
Forest area (ha): 111.38

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

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Key facts — Akhena

LGD code: 352476
Pincode: 825320
Post office: Suriya
Population (Census 2011): 377
Population (projected 2026): 444
Households: 64
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 933
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumri
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jairam Kumar Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANGITA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Bagodar

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 Giridih district level

Then & Now

Akhena — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

377

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

444

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

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: 377Census 2011
Households: 64Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4442026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 752026 projection
Active job cards: 2,95,477MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,909MGNREGA · 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: 852NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 59.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.7%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 · Giridih district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Giridih district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Giridih 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Akhena

What is the pincode of Akhena?

The pincode of Akhena, Bagodar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825320. The post office is Suriya.

Which post office delivers to Akhena?

Mail for Akhena is delivered through Suriya post office, pincode 825320, in Bagodar block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Akhena located?

Akhena is a village in Bagodar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Akhena as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Akhena village has a population of 377 across 64 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Akhena?

The current sarpanch of Akhena gram panchayat is SANGITA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Akhena in?

Akhena falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Akhena in?

Akhena falls under the Dumri assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Akhena?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Akhena village is 52.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Akhena?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Akhena village is 933 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Akhena?

12 schemes currently match residents of Akhena, 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 Akhena?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Akhena village is 352476.

How big is Akhena compared to other villages in Bagodar block?

Akhena ranks 55 of 69 villages in Bagodar block by Census 2011 population (377 residents).

Who is the MLA of Akhena?

Akhena falls under Dumri assembly constituency (AC 33). The sitting MLA is Jairam Kumar Mahato (JLKM).

Who is the MP for Akhena?

Akhena is in Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandra Prakash Choudhary (All Jharkhand Students Union).

What is the population of Akhena in 2026?

Akhena is estimated at 444 people in 2026, up about 18% from 377 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Akhena in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Akhena?

SANGITA KUMARI is the sarpanch of Akhena gram panchayat, Bagodar block. See the sarpanch list of Bagodar 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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