Chainpur (चैनपुर) — Pathargama, Godda, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

santi murmau

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LGD code: 357006
Pincode: 814147
Population: 1,130
Households: 242
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 274
Distance to district centre: 233 km
Distance to mandal centre: 221 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chainpur compares

By population, Chainpur ranks #35 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal.

Literacy rate

50.9%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Chainpur: 50.9%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

932

−3 vs mandal average

Chainpur: 932
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chainpur: 4.7
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Chainpur

LGD code: 357006
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 1,130
Population (projected 2026): 1,332
Households: 242
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 932
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Coordinates: 23.11088°N, 85.60150°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: santi murmau
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Kakwara Halt (231.2 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

Chainpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,130

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,332

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

242

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

285

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: 1,130Census 2011
Households: 242Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3322026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 285

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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Notable places near Chainpur · Godda district area

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Kakwara Halt
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Railway · station
Panjwara Road
📍 242.7 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 243.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 246.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 249.1 km awayOSM
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How to reach Chainpur

Mandal centre

Pathargama · ≈ 221 km

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District centre

Godda · ≈ 233 km

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Nearest town · 12,345 people

Tamar · ≈ 8.5 km

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What is the pincode of Chainpur?

The pincode of Chainpur, Pathargama mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814147.

In which district is Chainpur located?

Chainpur is a village in Pathargama mandal of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Chainpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chainpur village has a population of 1,130 across 242 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chainpur?

The current sarpanch of Chainpur gram panchayat is santi murmau.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chainpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chainpur in?

Chainpur falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Chainpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chainpur village is 50.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Chainpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chainpur village is 932 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Chainpur?

The nearest railway station to Chainpur is Kakwara Halt (~231.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chainpur?

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

Chainpur is approximately 233 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 Chainpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chainpur village is 357006.

Which is the nearest town to Chainpur?

Tamar (population 12,345, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Chainpur in a straight line.

How big is Chainpur compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Chainpur ranks 35 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal by Census 2011 population (1,130 residents).

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Chainpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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Upcoming events

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Teacher's Day

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Hartalika Teej

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What is the pincode of Chainpur?

In which district is Chainpur located?

What is the population of Chainpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chainpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chainpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chainpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Chainpur?

What is the sex ratio in Chainpur?

What is the nearest railway station to Chainpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chainpur?

How far is Chainpur from Godda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chainpur?

Which is the nearest town to Chainpur?

How big is Chainpur compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Chainpur on the mapचैनपुर

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chainpur

What is the pincode of Chainpur?

In which district is Chainpur located?

What is the population of Chainpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chainpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chainpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chainpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Chainpur?

What is the sex ratio in Chainpur?

What is the nearest railway station to Chainpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chainpur?

How far is Chainpur from Godda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chainpur?

Which is the nearest town to Chainpur?

How big is Chainpur compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chainpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Chainpur

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