Beldih village, Gandey block | Pincode 815312

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANITA MARANDI

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LGD code: 351854
Pincode: 815312
Post office: Bengabad
Population: 590
Households: 129
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 288
Distance to district centre: 132 km
Distance to mandal centre: 116 km
Distance to Ranchi: 106 km
Distance to Kolkata: 218 km
Nearest railway station: Barabhum · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Nimdih · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Beldih compares

By population, Beldih ranks #105 of 274 villages in Gandey mandal.

Literacy rate

55.1%

+10.7% vs mandal average

Beldih: 55.1%
Gandey mandal: 44.4%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

+10 vs mandal average

Beldih: 947
Gandey mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

4.6

−1.7 vs mandal average

Beldih: 4.6
Gandey mandal: 6.3

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

Beldih at a glance

Beldih is a village of 590 people in 129 households (Census 2011) in Gandey block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 105th-largest of 274 villages in Gandey block. Literacy is 55%, 11 points above the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 947 women per 1,000 men. It lies 132 km from the Giridih district centre, 33 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 10 km from Barabhum railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815312, served by Bengabad post office; the LGD village code is 351854. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Nimdih, 18 km away. The sarpanch is ANITA MARANDI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,273 in 2026, up 116% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Beldih · this village	590	55%	—
Beldih · Barabazar	1,002	56%	0 km N
Beldih · Jama	4	75%	0 km N
Beldih · Boram	2,285	47%	0 km N
Beldih · Jaridih	1,728	54%	0 km N
Beldih · Palojori	361	49%	0 km N
Beldih · Jarmundi	270	44%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Beldih

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): 2
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: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
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): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2.5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): UDAYPUR
Total area (ha): 165
Irrigated area (ha): 36.03
Forest area (ha): 14.92

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

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Key facts — Beldih

LGD code: 351854
Pincode: 815312
Post office: Bengabad
Population (Census 2011): 590
Population (projected 2026): 1,273
Households: 129
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Coordinates: 23.04976°N, 86.29806°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA MARANDI
Block / Mandal: Gandey

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

Beldih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

590

Census 2011 baseline

+115.8%

Population · 2026

1,273

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

129

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: 590Census 2011
Households: 129Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2732026 proj. · +115.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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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Getting there

How to reach Beldih

Mandal centre

Gandey · ≈ 116 km

≈ 3 h 58 min by car · 4 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Giridih · ≈ 132 km

≈ 4 h 31 min by car · 5 h 22 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 20 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi106 kmcapital
Kolkata218 km
Hyderabad1030 km
Delhi1099 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarabhum10 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Nimdih18 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank24 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil19 km
CollegeMajhihira D.el.ed college25 km
Police stationTraffic Police Chowki27 km

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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 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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People often ask about Beldih

What is the pincode of Beldih?

The pincode of Beldih, Gandey block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 815312. The post office is Bengabad.

Which post office delivers to Beldih?

Mail for Beldih is delivered through Bengabad post office, pincode 815312, in Gandey block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Beldih located?

Beldih is a village in Gandey block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Beldih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Beldih village has a population of 590 across 129 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Beldih?

The current sarpanch of Beldih gram panchayat is ANITA MARANDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Beldih in?

Beldih falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Beldih in?

Beldih falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Beldih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Beldih village is 55.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Beldih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Beldih village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Beldih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Beldih, 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 Beldih from Giridih district centre?

Beldih is approximately 132 km (straight-line) from the centre of Giridih district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Beldih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Beldih village is 351854.

Which is the nearest town to Beldih?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 33 km from Beldih in a straight line.

How big is Beldih compared to other villages in Gandey block?

Beldih ranks 105 of 274 villages in Gandey block by Census 2011 population (590 residents).

How far is Beldih from Ranchi?

Beldih is about 106 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 138 km.

How far is Beldih from Kolkata?

Beldih is about 218 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 284 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Beldih?

Barabhum is the nearest railway station to Beldih, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Beldih?

CHC, Nimdih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Beldih, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Beldih?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Beldih, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Beldih?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Beldih, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Beldih?

Beldih falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Beldih?

Beldih is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Beldih in 2026?

Beldih is estimated at 1,273 people in 2026, up about 116% from 590 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Beldih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Beldih?

ANITA MARANDI is the sarpanch of Beldih gram panchayat, Gandey block. See the sarpanch list of Gandey 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)