Kerwar (केरवार) — Pathargama, Godda, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Ashalata murmu

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LGD code: 357033
Pincode: 814147
Population: 1,102
Households: 220
Literacy rate: 42%
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 580

Census 2011 · in context

How Kerwar compares

Literacy rate

42.0%

−8.5% vs mandal average

Kerwar: 42.0%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

982

+47 vs mandal average

Kerwar: 982
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kerwar: 5.0
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Kerwar

LGD code: 357033
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 1,102
Population (projected 2026): 1,299
Households: 220
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 982
Literacy rate: 42.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ashalata murmu
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Panjwara Road (50.5 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

Kerwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,299

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

220

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

259

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: 1,102Census 2011
Households: 220Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 259

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

Kerwar on the mapकेरवार

Centred on Pathargama mandal

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Notable places near Kerwar · Godda district area

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Transport

Railway · station
Panjwara Road
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 54.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 55.0 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 55.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 58.9 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Kerwar?

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

In which district is Kerwar located?

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

What is the population of Kerwar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kerwar village has a population of 1,102 across 220 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kerwar?

The current sarpanch of Kerwar gram panchayat is Ashalata murmu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kerwar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kerwar in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kerwar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kerwar village is 42.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kerwar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kerwar village is 982 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Kerwar?

The nearest railway station to Kerwar is Panjwara Road (~50.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kerwar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kerwar, 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 Kerwar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kerwar village is 357033.

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How Kerwar compares

Key facts — Kerwar

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Kerwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Kerwar on the mapकेरवार

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

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In which district is Kerwar located?

What is the population of Kerwar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kerwar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kerwar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kerwar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kerwar?

What is the sex ratio in Kerwar?

What is the nearest railway station to Kerwar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kerwar?

What is the LGD code of Kerwar?

Kerwar on the mapकेरवार

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 Kerwar

What is the pincode of Kerwar?

In which district is Kerwar located?

What is the population of Kerwar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kerwar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kerwar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kerwar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kerwar?

What is the sex ratio in Kerwar?

What is the nearest railway station to Kerwar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kerwar?

What is the LGD code of Kerwar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kerwar — 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 Kerwar

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