Balatol village, Jamua block | Pincode 815318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

UMA DEVI

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LGD code: 351373
Pincode: 815318
Post office: Jamua (Giridh)
Population: 176
Households: 20
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 82

Census 2011 · in context

How Balatol compares

By population, Balatol ranks #270 of 308 villages in Jamua mandal.

Literacy rate

59.1%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Balatol: 59.1%
Jamua mandal: 51.7%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,023

+81 vs mandal average

Balatol: 1,023
Jamua mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

8.8

+2.2 vs mandal average

Balatol: 8.8
Jamua mandal: 6.6

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

Balatol at a glance

Balatol is a village of 176 people in 20 households (Census 2011) in Jamua block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 270th-largest of 308 villages in Jamua block. Literacy is 59%, 7 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 1,023 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 815318, served by Jamua (Giridh) post office; the LGD village code is 351373. The sarpanch is UMA DEVI, and the village votes in Gandey assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kalpana Murmu Soren. The population is estimated at 208 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balatol · this village	176	59%	—
Chittardih · Jamua	1,619	48%	—
Tardiha · Jamua	921	49%	—
Sohagarh · Jamua	740	40%	—
Kharikwatanr · Jamua	653	38%	—
Bhikodih · Jamua	618	44%	—
Narobad · Jamua	497	39%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balatol

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: 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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHITARDIH
Total area (ha): 54.07
Irrigated area (ha): 0.24
Forest area (ha): 27.31

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

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Key facts — Balatol

LGD code: 351373
Pincode: 815318
Post office: Jamua (Giridh)
Population (Census 2011): 176
Population (projected 2026): 208
Households: 20
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1023
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: UMA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Jamua

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

Balatol — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

176

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

208

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 176Census 2011
Households: 20Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2082026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 242026 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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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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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Balatol

What is the pincode of Balatol?

The pincode of Balatol, Jamua block, Giridih district, Jharkhand is 815318. The post office is Jamua (Giridh).

Which post office delivers to Balatol?

Mail for Balatol is delivered through Jamua (Giridh) post office, pincode 815318, in Jamua block, Giridih district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balatol located?

Balatol is a village in Jamua block of Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Balatol as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balatol village has a population of 176 across 20 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balatol?

The current sarpanch of Balatol gram panchayat is UMA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balatol in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balatol in?

Balatol falls under the Gandey assembly constituency (AC #31) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Balatol?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balatol village is 59.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Balatol?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balatol village is 1023 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balatol?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balatol, 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 Balatol?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balatol village is 351373.

How big is Balatol compared to other villages in Jamua block?

Balatol ranks 270 of 308 villages in Jamua block by Census 2011 population (176 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balatol?

Balatol falls under Gandey assembly constituency (AC 31). The sitting MLA is Kalpana Murmu Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Balatol?

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

What is the population of Balatol in 2026?

Balatol is estimated at 208 people in 2026, up about 18% from 176 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balatol in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balatol?

UMA DEVI is the sarpanch of Balatol gram panchayat, Jamua block. See the sarpanch list of Jamua 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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