Hushir village, Ghaghra block | Pincode 835207

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHANDNI DEVI

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LGD code: 375524
Pincode: 835207
Post office: Gumla Bazar
Population: 273
Households: 54
Literacy rate: 21.2%
Sex ratio: 1275 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 150

Census 2011 · in context

How Hushir compares

By population, Hushir ranks #113 of 119 villages in Ghaghra mandal.

Literacy rate

21.2%

−23.9% vs mandal average

Hushir: 21.2%
Ghaghra mandal: 45.1%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,275

+273 vs mandal average

Hushir: 1,275
Ghaghra mandal: 1,002

Household size

people per home

5.1

−0.6 vs mandal average

Hushir: 5.1
Ghaghra mandal: 5.7

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

Hushir at a glance

Hushir is a village of 273 people in 54 households (Census 2011) in Ghaghra block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 113th-largest of 119 villages in Ghaghra block. Literacy is 21%, 24 points below the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 1,275 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835207, served by Gumla Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 375524. The sarpanch is CHANDNI DEVI, and the village votes in Mandu assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nirmal Mahto. The population is estimated at 322 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Hushir · this village	273	21%	—
Bimarla · Ghaghra	1,031	43%	—
Gutuajokari · Ghaghra	989	43%	—
Barrang · Ghaghra	815	46%	—
Beyar · Ghaghra	662	28%	—
Khukhradih · Ghaghra	500	58%	—
Bhelwadih · Ghaghra	306	43%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Hushir

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: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
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: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): WIMRALA
Total area (ha): 239
Irrigated area (ha): 7.44
Forest area (ha): 47.02

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

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Key facts — Hushir

LGD code: 375524
Pincode: 835207
Post office: Gumla Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 273
Population (projected 2026): 322
Households: 54
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1275
Literacy rate: 21.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mandu
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nirmal Mahto
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHANDNI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Ghaghra

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 Gumla district level

Then & Now

Hushir — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

273

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

322

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

Households · 2026

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: 273Census 2011
Households: 54Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1275 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3222026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 642026 projection
Active job cards: 1,17,496MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 58,646MGNREGA · 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: 1,028NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%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 · Gumla district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gumla district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gumla 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Hushir

What is the pincode of Hushir?

The pincode of Hushir, Ghaghra block, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835207. The post office is Gumla Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Hushir?

Mail for Hushir is delivered through Gumla Bazar post office, pincode 835207, in Ghaghra block, Gumla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Hushir located?

Hushir is a village in Ghaghra block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Hushir as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Hushir village has a population of 273 across 54 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Hushir?

The current sarpanch of Hushir gram panchayat is CHANDNI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hushir in?

Hushir falls under the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Hushir in?

Hushir falls under the Mandu assembly constituency (AC #24) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Hushir?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Hushir village is 21.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Hushir?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Hushir village is 1275 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Hushir?

12 schemes currently match residents of Hushir, 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 Hushir?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hushir village is 375524.

How big is Hushir compared to other villages in Ghaghra block?

Hushir ranks 113 of 119 villages in Ghaghra block by Census 2011 population (273 residents).

Who is the MLA of Hushir?

Hushir falls under Mandu assembly constituency (AC 24). The sitting MLA is Nirmal Mahto (AJSU Party).

Who is the MP for Hushir?

Hushir is in Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Manish Jaiswal (BJP).

What is the population of Hushir in 2026?

Hushir is estimated at 322 people in 2026, up about 18% from 273 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Hushir in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Hushir?

CHANDNI DEVI is the sarpanch of Hushir gram panchayat, Ghaghra block. See the sarpanch list of Ghaghra 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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