Karmatand village, Dhanwar block | Pincode 825412

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEJI DEVI

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LGD code: 916878
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population: 364
Households: 61
Literacy rate: 37.4%
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 175

Census 2011 · in context

How Karmatand compares

By population, Karmatand ranks #205 of 282 villages in Dhanwar mandal.

Literacy rate

37.4%

−15.6% vs mandal average

Karmatand: 37.4%
Dhanwar mandal: 53.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,056

+124 vs mandal average

Karmatand: 1,056
Dhanwar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.6 vs mandal average

Karmatand: 6.0
Dhanwar mandal: 6.6

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

Karmatand at a glance

Karmatand is a village of 364 people in 61 households (Census 2011) in Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 205th-largest of 282 villages in Dhanwar block. Literacy is 37%, 16 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 1,056 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825412, served by Rajdhanwarf post office; the LGD village code is 916878. The sarpanch is DEJI DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 429 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karmatand · this village	364	37%	—
Jeruadih · Dhanwar	2,179	57%	—
Gardih · Dhanwar	879	57%	—
Karudih · Dhanwar	846	67%	—
Dhab · Dhanwar	613	47%	—
Jhalkdiha · Dhanwar	600	37%	—
Palangi · Dhanwar	564	61%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karmatand

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 69
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GHASKARIDIH
Total area (ha): 150
Irrigated area (ha): 0.32
Forest area (ha): 2.09

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

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Key facts — Karmatand

LGD code: 916878
Pincode: 825412
Post office: Rajdhanwarf
Population (Census 2011): 364
Population (projected 2026): 429
Households: 61
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1056
Literacy rate: 37.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEJI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Dhanwar

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

Karmatand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

364

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

429

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

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: 364Census 2011
Households: 61Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4292026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 722026 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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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 signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
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 India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Quick answers

People often ask about Karmatand

What is the pincode of Karmatand?

The pincode of Karmatand, Dhanwar block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 825412. The post office is Rajdhanwarf.

Which post office delivers to Karmatand?

Mail for Karmatand is delivered through Rajdhanwarf post office, pincode 825412, in Dhanwar block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karmatand located?

Karmatand is a village in Dhanwar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Karmatand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karmatand village has a population of 364 across 61 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karmatand?

The current sarpanch of Karmatand gram panchayat is DEJI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karmatand in?

Karmatand falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karmatand in?

Karmatand falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Karmatand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karmatand village is 37.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Karmatand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karmatand village is 1056 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karmatand?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karmatand, 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 Karmatand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karmatand village is 916878.

How big is Karmatand compared to other villages in Dhanwar block?

Karmatand ranks 205 of 282 villages in Dhanwar block by Census 2011 population (364 residents).

Who is the MLA of Karmatand?

Karmatand falls under Madhupur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Hafizul Hassan (JMM).

Who is the MP for Karmatand?

Karmatand is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Karmatand in 2026?

Karmatand is estimated at 429 people in 2026, up about 18% from 364 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karmatand in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Karmatand?

DEJI DEVI is the sarpanch of Karmatand gram panchayat, Dhanwar block. See the sarpanch list of Dhanwar 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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