Baradih village, Barkatha block | Pincode 825323

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Baradih is a small village in Barkatha mandal, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, with a population of 124 across 23 households. The literacy rate is 31.5%, and it is situated at coordinates 24.416°N, 85.726°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Nizam Ansari

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LGD code: 368335
Pincode: 825323
Post office: Barkatha
Population: 124
Households: 23
Literacy rate: 31.5%
Sex ratio: 1255 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 43
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 60 km
Distance to Ranchi: 126 km
Distance to Kolkata: 338 km
Nearest railway station: Maheshpur · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Phulwaria Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baradih compares

By population, Baradih ranks #75 of 83 villages in Barkatha mandal.

Literacy rate

31.5%

−18.7% vs mandal average

Baradih: 31.5%
Barkatha mandal: 50.2%
Hazaribagh district: 58.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,255

+310 vs mandal average

Baradih: 1,255
Barkatha mandal: 945

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.7 vs mandal average

Baradih: 5.4
Barkatha mandal: 6.1

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

Baradih at a glance

Baradih is a village of 124 people in 23 households (Census 2011) in Barkatha block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, the 75th-largest of 83 villages in Barkatha block. Literacy is 32%, 19 points below the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 1,255 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the Hazaribagh district centre, 15 km from Markacho, the nearest town, 6 km from Maheshpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 825323, served by Barkatha post office; the LGD village code is 368335. The nearest hospital or health centre is Phulwaria Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is Nizam Ansari. The population is estimated at 146 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baradih · this village	124	32%	—
Baradih · Chalkusa	1,011	45%	0 km N
Baradih · Jainagar	492	57%	0 km N
Baradih · Jaridih	3,171	59%	0 km N
Baradih · Ichagarh	134	63%	0 km N
Baradih · Dumri	1,907	63%	0 km N
Baradih · Nawadih	3,642	56%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baradih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
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: No
Nearest statutory town: HAZARIBAGH
Distance to nearest town (km): 68
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 31
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SILADIH
Total area (ha): 117
Irrigated area (ha): 5.17
Forest area (ha): 43.76

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

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Key facts — Baradih

LGD code: 368335
Pincode: 825323
Post office: Barkatha
Population (Census 2011): 124
Population (projected 2026): 146
Households: 23
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1255
Literacy rate: 31.5%
Coordinates: 24.41568°N, 85.72622°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Nizam Ansari
Block / Mandal: Barkatha

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 Hazaribagh district level

Then & Now

Baradih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

124

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

146

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

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: 124Census 2011
Households: 23Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1255 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1462026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 272026 projection
Active job cards: 1,70,433MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 95,863MGNREGA · 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: 856NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.1%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 · Hazaribagh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Hazaribagh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Hazaribagh 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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Getting there

How to reach Baradih

Mandal centre

Barkatha · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 4 min by car · 2 h 27 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Hazaribagh · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 55 min by car · 2 h 17 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,298 people

Markacho · ≈ 15 km

≈ 30 min by car · 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi126 kmcapital
Kolkata338 km
Delhi967 km
Hyderabad1084 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMaheshpur6 km
Hospital / PHCPhulwaria Hospital6 km
Petrol pumpHP15 km
CollegeVINOBA BHAVE UNIVERCITY56 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Baradih

What is the pincode of Baradih?

The pincode of Baradih, Barkatha block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand is 825323. The post office is Barkatha.

Which post office delivers to Baradih?

Mail for Baradih is delivered through Barkatha post office, pincode 825323, in Barkatha block, Hazaribagh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baradih located?

Baradih is a village in Barkatha block of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Baradih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baradih village has a population of 124 across 23 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baradih?

The current sarpanch of Baradih gram panchayat is Nizam Ansari.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baradih in?

Baradih falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baradih in?

Baradih falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Baradih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baradih village is 31.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Baradih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baradih village is 1255 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baradih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baradih, 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 Baradih from Hazaribagh district centre?

Baradih is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of Hazaribagh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baradih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baradih village is 368335.

Which is the nearest town to Baradih?

Markacho (population 14,298, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Baradih in a straight line.

How big is Baradih compared to other villages in Barkatha block?

Baradih ranks 75 of 83 villages in Barkatha block by Census 2011 population (124 residents).

How far is Baradih from Ranchi?

Baradih is about 126 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 164 km.

How far is Baradih from Kolkata?

Baradih is about 338 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 440 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baradih?

Maheshpur is the nearest railway station to Baradih, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baradih?

Phulwaria Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baradih, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baradih?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Baradih, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MP for Baradih?

Baradih is in Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandra Prakash Choudhary (All Jharkhand Students Union).

What is the population of Baradih in 2026?

Baradih is estimated at 146 people in 2026, up about 18% from 124 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baradih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Baradih?

Nizam Ansari is the sarpanch of Baradih gram panchayat, Barkatha block. See the sarpanch list of Barkatha 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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