Chatra (चत्रा) — Poreyahat, Godda, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Daso bibi

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LGD code: 357577
Pincode: 814153
Population: 1,709
Households: 324
Literacy rate: 35.3%
Sex ratio: 955 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 514

Census 2011 · in context

How Chatra compares

By population, Chatra ranks #34 of 211 villages in Poreyahat mandal.

Literacy rate

35.3%

−11.5% vs mandal average

Chatra: 35.3%
Poreyahat mandal: 46.8%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

955

−2 vs mandal average

Chatra: 955
Poreyahat mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Chatra: 5.3
Poreyahat mandal: 5.0

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

Key facts — Chatra

LGD code: 357577
Pincode: 814153
Population (Census 2011): 1,709
Population (projected 2026): 2,015
Households: 324
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 955
Literacy rate: 35.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Daso bibi
Block / Mandal: Poreyahat
Nearest railway station: Panjwara Road (46.9 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

Chatra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,709

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,015

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

324

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

382

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: 1,709Census 2011
Households: 324Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 955 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 382

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

Chatra on the mapचत्रा

Centred on Poreyahat mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Chatra · Godda district area

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Railway· 5

Transport

Railway · station
Panjwara Road
📍 46.9 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 51.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 51.5 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 51.8 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 55.1 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Chatra?

The pincode of Chatra, Poreyahat mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814153.

In which district is Chatra located?

Chatra is a village in Poreyahat mandal of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Chatra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chatra village has a population of 1,709 across 324 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chatra?

The current sarpanch of Chatra gram panchayat is Daso bibi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chatra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chatra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Chatra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chatra village is 35.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Chatra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chatra village is 955 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Chatra?

The nearest railway station to Chatra is Panjwara Road (~46.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chatra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chatra, 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 Chatra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chatra village is 357577.

How big is Chatra compared to other villages in Poreyahat mandal?

Chatra ranks 34 of 211 villages in Poreyahat mandal by Census 2011 population (1,709 residents).

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How Chatra compares

Key facts — Chatra

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Chatra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Chatra on the mapचत्रा

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

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What is the pincode of Chatra?

In which district is Chatra located?

What is the population of Chatra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chatra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chatra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chatra in?

What is the literacy rate in Chatra?

What is the sex ratio in Chatra?

What is the nearest railway station to Chatra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chatra?

What is the LGD code of Chatra?

How big is Chatra compared to other villages in Poreyahat mandal?

Chatra on the mapचत्रा

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 Chatra

What is the pincode of Chatra?

In which district is Chatra located?

What is the population of Chatra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chatra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chatra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chatra in?

What is the literacy rate in Chatra?

What is the sex ratio in Chatra?

What is the nearest railway station to Chatra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chatra?

What is the LGD code of Chatra?

How big is Chatra compared to other villages in Poreyahat mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chatra — 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

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