Kobja (कोबजा) — Raidih, Gumla, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Taramani Soreng

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LGD code: 376313
Pincode: 835232
Population: 2,603
Households: 531
Literacy rate: 55.6%
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,385

Census 2011 · in context

How Kobja compares

By population, Kobja ranks #3 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal.

Literacy rate

55.6%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Kobja: 55.6%
Raidih mandal: 57.7%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

945

−54 vs mandal average

Kobja: 945
Raidih mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kobja: 4.9
Raidih mandal: 5.2

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

Key facts — Kobja

LGD code: 376313
Pincode: 835232
Population (Census 2011): 2,603
Population (projected 2026): 3,069
Households: 531
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 945
Literacy rate: 55.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khijri
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kachhap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Taramani Soreng
Block / Mandal: Raidih

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

Kobja — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,603

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,069

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

531

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

626

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: 2,603Census 2011
Households: 531Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,0692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 626

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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Raidih mandal

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What is the pincode of Kobja?

The pincode of Kobja, Raidih mandal, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835232.

In which district is Kobja located?

Kobja is a village in Raidih mandal of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kobja as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kobja village has a population of 2,603 across 531 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kobja?

The current sarpanch of Kobja gram panchayat is Taramani Soreng.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kobja in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kobja in?

Kobja falls under the Khijri assembly constituency (AC #62) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kobja?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kobja village is 55.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Kobja?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kobja village is 945 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kobja?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kobja, 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 Kobja?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kobja village is 376313.

How big is Kobja compared to other villages in Raidih mandal?

Kobja ranks 3 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal by Census 2011 population (2,603 residents).

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How Kobja compares

Key facts — Kobja

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Kobja — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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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

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Upcoming events

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Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Radha Ashtami

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People often ask about Kobja

What is the pincode of Kobja?

In which district is Kobja located?

What is the population of Kobja as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kobja?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kobja in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kobja in?

What is the literacy rate in Kobja?

What is the sex ratio in Kobja?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kobja?

What is the LGD code of Kobja?

How big is Kobja compared to other villages in Raidih mandal?

Kobja on the mapकोबजा

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 Kobja

What is the pincode of Kobja?

In which district is Kobja located?

What is the population of Kobja as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kobja?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kobja in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kobja in?

What is the literacy rate in Kobja?

What is the sex ratio in Kobja?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kobja?

What is the LGD code of Kobja?

How big is Kobja compared to other villages in Raidih mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kobja — 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 Kobja

Open jobs in Kobja