Barmasiya village, Gawan block | Pincode 815313

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRABHA DEVI

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LGD code: 350329
Pincode: 815313
Post office: Ganwan
Population: 202
Households: 34
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Sex ratio: 683 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 114
Distance to district centre: 84 km
Distance to mandal centre: 114 km
Distance to Ranchi: 135 km
Distance to Kolkata: 206 km
Nearest railway station: Garh Dhrubeswar · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nabin Chandra Mahato Eye Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barmasiya compares

By population, Barmasiya ranks #100 of 160 villages in Gawan mandal.

Literacy rate

45.5%

−3.5% vs mandal average

Barmasiya: 45.5%
Gawan mandal: 49.0%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

683

−282 vs mandal average

Barmasiya: 683
Gawan mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.5 vs mandal average

Barmasiya: 5.9
Gawan mandal: 6.4

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

Barmasiya at a glance

Barmasiya is a village of 202 people in 34 households (Census 2011) in Gawan block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 100th-largest of 160 villages in Gawan block. Literacy is 46%, 4 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 683 women per 1,000 men. It lies 84 km from the Giridih district centre, 59 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 2 km from Garh Dhrubeswar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815313, served by Ganwan post office; the LGD village code is 350329. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nabin Chandra Mahato Eye Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is PRABHA DEVI, and the village votes in Jamua assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manju Kumari. The population is estimated at 807 in 2026, up 300% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barmasiya · this village	202	46%	—
Barmasiya · Jarmundi	722	51%	0 km N
Barmasiya · Jamua	353	50%	0 km N
Barmasiya · Margo Munda	406	29%	0 km N
Barmasiya · Pathargama	1,072	62%	0 km N
Barmasiya · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	310	61%	0 km N
Barmasiya · Narayanpur	207	36%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barmasiya

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: 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: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 102
Distance to district HQ (km): 102
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): AMTARO
Total area (ha): 95.62
Irrigated area (ha): 1.24
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barmasiya

LGD code: 350329
Pincode: 815313
Post office: Ganwan
Population (Census 2011): 202
Population (projected 2026): 807
Households: 34
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 683
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Coordinates: 23.49114°N, 86.61838°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamua
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manju Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRABHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Gawan

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

Barmasiya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

202

Census 2011 baseline

+299.5%

Population · 2026

807

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

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: 202Census 2011
Households: 34Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 683 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8072026 proj. · +299.5% 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 Barmasiya

Mandal centre

Gawan · ≈ 114 km

≈ 3 h 54 min by car · 4 h 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Giridih · ≈ 84 km

≈ 2 h 52 min by car · 3 h 24 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 1 min by car · 2 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi135 kmcapital
Kolkata206 km
Hyderabad1085 km
Delhi1098 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGarh Dhrubeswar2 km
Hospital / PHCNabin Chandra Mahato Eye Hospital4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil26 km
CollegeCareer Building Private ITI27 km
Police stationJharia Police Station35 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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India Development Review7 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Barmasiya

What is the pincode of Barmasiya?

The pincode of Barmasiya, Gawan block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 815313. The post office is Ganwan.

Which post office delivers to Barmasiya?

Mail for Barmasiya is delivered through Ganwan post office, pincode 815313, in Gawan block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barmasiya located?

Barmasiya is a village in Gawan block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Barmasiya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barmasiya village has a population of 202 across 34 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barmasiya?

The current sarpanch of Barmasiya gram panchayat is PRABHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barmasiya in?

Barmasiya falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barmasiya in?

Barmasiya falls under the Jamua assembly constituency (AC #30) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Barmasiya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barmasiya village is 45.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Barmasiya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barmasiya village is 683 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barmasiya?

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

Barmasiya is approximately 84 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 Barmasiya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barmasiya village is 350329.

Which is the nearest town to Barmasiya?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 59 km from Barmasiya in a straight line.

How big is Barmasiya compared to other villages in Gawan block?

Barmasiya ranks 100 of 160 villages in Gawan block by Census 2011 population (202 residents).

How far is Barmasiya from Ranchi?

Barmasiya is about 135 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 175 km.

How far is Barmasiya from Kolkata?

Barmasiya is about 206 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 267 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barmasiya?

Garh Dhrubeswar is the nearest railway station to Barmasiya, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barmasiya?

Nabin Chandra Mahato Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barmasiya, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barmasiya?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Barmasiya, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barmasiya?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Barmasiya, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Barmasiya?

Barmasiya falls under Jamua assembly constituency (AC 30). The sitting MLA is Manju Kumari (BJP).

Who is the MP for Barmasiya?

Barmasiya is in Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Annpurna Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Barmasiya in 2026?

Barmasiya is estimated at 807 people in 2026, up about 300% from 202 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barmasiya in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Barmasiya?

PRABHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Barmasiya gram panchayat, Gawan block. See the sarpanch list of Gawan 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
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