Tara village, Jamua block | Pincode 815318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shakuntala Devi

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LGD code: 351312
Pincode: 815318
Post office: Jamua (Giridh)
Population: 2,160
Households: 377
Literacy rate: 51.2%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,072

Census 2011 · in context

How Tara compares

By population, Tara ranks #22 of 308 villages in Jamua mandal.

Literacy rate

51.2%

−0.5% vs mandal average

Tara: 51.2%
Jamua mandal: 51.7%
Giridih district: 51.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+2 vs mandal average

Tara: 944
Jamua mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.7

−0.9 vs mandal average

Tara: 5.7
Jamua mandal: 6.6

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

Tara at a glance

Tara is a village of 2,160 people in 377 households (Census 2011) in Jamua block, Giridih district, Jharkhand, the 22nd-largest of 308 villages in Jamua block. Literacy is 51%, about the same as the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 815318, served by Jamua (Giridh) post office; the LGD village code is 351312. The sarpanch is Shakuntala Devi, and the village votes in Gandey assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kalpana Murmu Soren. The population is estimated at 2,547 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tara · this village	2,160	51%	—
Murkhari · Jamua	2,117	53%	—
Baratanr · Jamua	619	58%	—
Alodih · Jamua	448	59%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GIRIDIH
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TARA
Total area (ha): 416.22
Irrigated area (ha): 13.99
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Tara

LGD code: 351312
Pincode: 815318
Post office: Jamua (Giridh)
Population (Census 2011): 2,160
Population (projected 2026): 2,547
Households: 377
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 51.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shakuntala 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

Tara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,160

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,547

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

377

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

444

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: 2,160Census 2011
Households: 377Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5472026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4442026 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 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"

Reported by ANI News.

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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.in22h ago
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Quick answers

People often ask about Tara

What is the pincode of Tara?

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

Which post office delivers to Tara?

Mail for Tara 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 Tara located?

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

What is the population of Tara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tara village has a population of 2,160 across 377 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tara?

The current sarpanch of Tara gram panchayat is Shakuntala Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tara in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Tara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tara village is 51.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Tara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tara village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tara, 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 Tara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tara village is 351312.

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

Tara ranks 22 of 308 villages in Jamua block by Census 2011 population (2,160 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tara?

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

Who is the MP for Tara?

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

What is the population of Tara in 2026?

Tara is estimated at 2,547 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,160 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tara?

Shakuntala Devi is the sarpanch of Tara 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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