Bhim Chak village, Meherma block | Pincode 814160

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Bhim Chak is a village in Meherma mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand with a population of 229 across 52 households. The village has a literacy rate of 59.4% and PIN code 814160.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MAUSAM DEVI

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LGD code: 355740
Pincode: 814160
Post office: Meharma
Population: 229
Households: 52
Literacy rate: 59.4%
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 282 km
Distance to mandal centre: 284 km
Distance to Ranchi: 288 km
Distance to Kolkata: 83 km
Nearest railway station: Deshapran · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhagawanpur Rural Hospital · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhim Chak compares

By population, Bhim Chak ranks #105 of 212 villages in Meherma mandal.

Literacy rate

59.4%

+14.4% vs mandal average

Bhim Chak: 59.4%
Meherma mandal: 45.0%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,120

+209 vs mandal average

Bhim Chak: 1,120
Meherma mandal: 911

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.9 vs mandal average

Bhim Chak: 4.4
Meherma mandal: 5.3

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

Bhim Chak at a glance

Bhim Chak is a village of 229 people in 52 households (Census 2011) in Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand, the 105th-largest of 212 villages in Meherma block. Literacy is 59%, 14 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 1,120 women per 1,000 men. It lies 282 km from the Godda district centre, 9 km from Kismat Bajkul, the nearest town, 8 km from Deshapran railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814160, served by Meharma post office; the LGD village code is 355740. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhagawanpur Rural Hospital, 2 km away. The sarpanch is MAUSAM DEVI, and the village votes in Litipara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemlal Murmu. The population is estimated at 2,005 in 2026, up 776% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhim Chak · this village	229	59%	—
Bhim Chak · Bhagawanpur - I	1,578	63%	0 km N
Betulya Chaklalpur · Bhagawanpur - I	4,653	74%	0.6 km S
Betulia Bar · Bhagawanpur - I	973	86%	0.7 km NE
Chaitanya Chak · Bhagawanpur - I	66	67%	1 km W
Parya Chak · Bhagawanpur - I	15	87%	1.1 km SW
Banlauri · Bhagawanpur - I	1,518	84%	1.3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhim Chak

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: 0
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GODDA
Distance to nearest town (km): 55
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 55
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): TULARAM BHUSKA
Total area (ha): 25
Irrigated area (ha): 8.64
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhim Chak

LGD code: 355740
Pincode: 814160
Post office: Meharma
Population (Census 2011): 229
Population (projected 2026): 2,005
Households: 52
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1120
Literacy rate: 59.4%
Coordinates: 22.08054°N, 87.75940°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Litipara
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemlal Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MAUSAM DEVI
Block / Mandal: Meherma
Nearest railway station: Kakwara Halt (318.9 km)

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 Godda district level

Then & Now

Bhim Chak — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

229

Census 2011 baseline

+775.5%

Population · 2026

2,005

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: 229Census 2011
Households: 52Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0052026 proj. · +775.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,066MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 66,859MGNREGA · 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: 881NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.3%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 · Godda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Godda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Godda 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Kakwara Halt
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Railway · station
Panjwara Road
📍 318.9 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 322.9 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 323.7 km awayOSM
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Punsia
📍 327.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Bhim Chak

Mandal centre

Meherma · ≈ 284 km

≈ 9 h 43 min by car · 11 h 33 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Godda · ≈ 282 km

≈ 9 h 39 min by car · 11 h 27 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,964 people

Kismat Bajkul · ≈ 8.8 km

≈ 18 min by car · 22 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi288 kmcapital
Kolkata83 km
Hyderabad1102 km
Chennai1276 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDeshapran8 km
Bus stopBibhishanpur7 km
Hospital / PHCBhagawanpur Rural Hospital2 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM21 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum32 km
CollegeMahishadal Raj College26 km
Police stationDiamond Harbour Police Station46 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhim Chak

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🛕Dakshina Kali templeTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Shyamsundar Pancharatna templeTemple4.5 km ↗
🛕Shyamsundar Deul templeTemple4.5 km ↗

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September 2026

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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 Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
psuwatch.com6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhim Chak

What is the pincode of Bhim Chak?

The pincode of Bhim Chak, Meherma block, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814160. The post office is Meharma.

Which post office delivers to Bhim Chak?

Mail for Bhim Chak is delivered through Meharma post office, pincode 814160, in Meherma block, Godda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhim Chak located?

Bhim Chak is a village in Meherma block of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bhim Chak as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhim Chak village has a population of 229 across 52 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhim Chak?

The current sarpanch of Bhim Chak gram panchayat is MAUSAM DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhim Chak in?

Bhim Chak falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhim Chak in?

Bhim Chak falls under the Litipara assembly constituency (AC #4) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bhim Chak?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhim Chak village is 59.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhim Chak?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhim Chak village is 1120 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Bhim Chak?

The nearest railway station to Bhim Chak is Kakwara Halt (~318.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhim Chak?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhim Chak, 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 Bhim Chak from Godda district centre?

Bhim Chak is approximately 282 km (straight-line) from the centre of Godda district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhim Chak?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhim Chak village is 355740.

Which is the nearest town to Bhim Chak?

Kismat Bajkul (population 17,964, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Bhim Chak in a straight line.

How big is Bhim Chak compared to other villages in Meherma block?

Bhim Chak ranks 105 of 212 villages in Meherma block by Census 2011 population (229 residents).

How far is Bhim Chak from Ranchi?

Bhim Chak is about 288 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 374 km.

How far is Bhim Chak from Kolkata?

Bhim Chak is about 83 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 108 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhim Chak?

Deshapran is the nearest railway station to Bhim Chak, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhim Chak?

Bibhishanpur is the nearest bus stop to Bhim Chak, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhim Chak?

Bhagawanpur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhim Chak, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhim Chak?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhim Chak, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhim Chak?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Bhim Chak, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhim Chak?

Bhim Chak falls under Litipara assembly constituency (AC 4). The sitting MLA is Hemlal Murmu (JMM).

Who is the MP for Bhim Chak?

Bhim Chak is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Bhim Chak in 2026?

Bhim Chak is estimated at 2,005 people in 2026, up about 776% from 229 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhim Chak in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhim Chak?

MAUSAM DEVI is the sarpanch of Bhim Chak gram panchayat, Meherma block. See the sarpanch list of Meherma 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)