Khatanga

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Khatanga is a village in Ghaghra mandal, Gumla district, Jharkhand. It has a population of 663 across 118 households, with a literacy rate of 32.4%. The village is located at coordinates 22.961°N, 85.412°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJKUMAR BHAGAT

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LGD code: 375602
Pincode: 835207
Population: 663
Households: 118
Literacy rate: 32.4%
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 311
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 123 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khatanga compares

By population, Khatanga ranks #64 of 119 villages in Ghaghra mandal.

Literacy rate

32.4%

−12.7% vs mandal average

Khatanga: 32.4%
Ghaghra mandal: 45.1%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,021

+19 vs mandal average

Khatanga: 1,021
Ghaghra mandal: 1,002

Household size

people per home

5.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Khatanga: 5.6
Ghaghra mandal: 5.7

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

Key facts — Khatanga

LGD code: 375602
Pincode: 835207
Population (Census 2011): 663
Population (projected 2026): 782
Households: 118
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1021
Literacy rate: 32.4%
Coordinates: 22.96075°N, 85.41250°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mandu
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nirmal Mahto
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJKUMAR BHAGAT
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

Khatanga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

663

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

782

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

118

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

139

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: 663Census 2011
Households: 118Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7822026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 139

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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Mandal centre

Ghaghra · ≈ 123 km

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District centre

Gumla · ≈ 72 km

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Nearest town · 12,345 people

Tamar · ≈ 27 km

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What is the pincode of Khatanga?

The pincode of Khatanga, Ghaghra mandal, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835207.

In which district is Khatanga located?

Khatanga is a village in Ghaghra mandal of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Khatanga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khatanga village has a population of 663 across 118 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khatanga?

The current sarpanch of Khatanga gram panchayat is RAJKUMAR BHAGAT.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khatanga in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khatanga in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Khatanga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khatanga village is 32.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Khatanga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khatanga village is 1021 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khatanga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khatanga, 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 Khatanga from Gumla district centre?

Khatanga is approximately 72 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gumla district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Khatanga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khatanga village is 375602.

Which is the nearest town to Khatanga?

Tamar (population 12,345, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Khatanga in a straight line.

How big is Khatanga compared to other villages in Ghaghra mandal?

Khatanga ranks 64 of 119 villages in Ghaghra mandal by Census 2011 population (663 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Khatanga compares

Key facts — Khatanga

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khatanga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Khatanga on the map

How to reach Khatanga

Other villages named Khatanga

Latest posts

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

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What is the pincode of Khatanga?

In which district is Khatanga located?

What is the population of Khatanga as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khatanga?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khatanga in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khatanga in?

What is the literacy rate in Khatanga?

What is the sex ratio in Khatanga?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khatanga?

How far is Khatanga from Gumla district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khatanga?

Which is the nearest town to Khatanga?

How big is Khatanga compared to other villages in Ghaghra mandal?

Khatanga on the map

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 Khatanga

What is the pincode of Khatanga?

In which district is Khatanga located?

What is the population of Khatanga as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khatanga?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khatanga in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khatanga in?

What is the literacy rate in Khatanga?

What is the sex ratio in Khatanga?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khatanga?

How far is Khatanga from Gumla district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khatanga?

Which is the nearest town to Khatanga?

How big is Khatanga compared to other villages in Ghaghra mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khatanga — 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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