Dharnapur village, Kamdara block | Pincode 835325

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KHRISTINA LAKRA

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LGD code: 375854
Pincode: 835325
Post office: Nagjua
Population: 286
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 55.9%
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 172

Census 2011 · in context

How Dharnapur compares

By population, Dharnapur ranks #65 of 73 villages in Kamdara mandal.

Literacy rate

55.9%

−1.6% vs mandal average

Dharnapur: 55.9%
Kamdara mandal: 57.5%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,072

+59 vs mandal average

Dharnapur: 1,072
Kamdara mandal: 1,013

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Dharnapur: 4.8
Kamdara mandal: 5.2

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

Dharnapur at a glance

Dharnapur is a village of 286 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Kamdara block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 65th-largest of 73 villages in Kamdara block. Literacy is 56%, 2 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,072 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835325, served by Nagjua post office; the LGD village code is 375854. The sarpanch is KHRISTINA LAKRA, and the village votes in Silli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amit Kumar. The population is estimated at 337 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dharnapur · this village	286	56%	—
Renrwa · Kamdara	1,949	40%	—
Parhi · Kamdara	1,105	44%	—
Haphu · Kamdara	1,041	55%	—
Narsinghpur · Kamdara	1,025	32%	—
Sursang · Kamdara	715	50%	—
Banpur · Kamdara	542	47%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dharnapur

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: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
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: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 70
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): REDWA
Total area (ha): 218
Irrigated area (ha): 4.1
Forest area (ha): 27.2

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

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Key facts — Dharnapur

LGD code: 375854
Pincode: 835325
Post office: Nagjua
Population (Census 2011): 286
Population (projected 2026): 337
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1072
Literacy rate: 55.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Silli
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amit Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KHRISTINA LAKRA
Block / Mandal: Kamdara

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

Dharnapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

286

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

337

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

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: 286Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3372026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dharnapur

What is the pincode of Dharnapur?

The pincode of Dharnapur, Kamdara block, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835325. The post office is Nagjua.

Which post office delivers to Dharnapur?

Mail for Dharnapur is delivered through Nagjua post office, pincode 835325, in Kamdara block, Gumla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dharnapur located?

Dharnapur is a village in Kamdara block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Dharnapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dharnapur village has a population of 286 across 59 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dharnapur?

The current sarpanch of Dharnapur gram panchayat is KHRISTINA LAKRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dharnapur in?

Dharnapur falls under the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dharnapur in?

Dharnapur falls under the Silli assembly constituency (AC #61) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dharnapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dharnapur village is 55.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dharnapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dharnapur village is 1072 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dharnapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dharnapur, 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 Dharnapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dharnapur village is 375854.

How big is Dharnapur compared to other villages in Kamdara block?

Dharnapur ranks 65 of 73 villages in Kamdara block by Census 2011 population (286 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dharnapur?

Dharnapur falls under Silli assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Amit Kumar (JMM).

Who is the MP for Dharnapur?

Dharnapur is in Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Seth (BJP).

What is the population of Dharnapur in 2026?

Dharnapur is estimated at 337 people in 2026, up about 18% from 286 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dharnapur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dharnapur?

KHRISTINA LAKRA is the sarpanch of Dharnapur gram panchayat, Kamdara block. See the sarpanch list of Kamdara 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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