Phuruka village, Ichak block | Pincode 825402

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MEENA DEVI

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LGD code: 368148
Pincode: 825402
Post office: Ichak
Population: 893
Households: 143
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Sex ratio: 941 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 320

Census 2011 · in context

How Phuruka compares

By population, Phuruka ranks #44 of 98 villages in Ichak mandal.

Literacy rate

59.8%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Phuruka: 59.8%
Ichak mandal: 60.5%
Hazaribagh district: 58.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

941

+4 vs mandal average

Phuruka: 941
Ichak mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

6.2

+0.8 vs mandal average

Phuruka: 6.2
Ichak mandal: 5.4

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

Phuruka at a glance

Phuruka is a village of 893 people in 143 households (Census 2011) in Ichak block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, the 44th-largest of 98 villages in Ichak block. Literacy is 60%, about the same as the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 941 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825402, served by Ichak post office; the LGD village code is 368148. The sarpanch is MEENA DEVI, and the village votes in Madhupur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hafizul Hassan. The population is estimated at 1,053 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Phuruka · this village	893	60%	—
Manguru · Ichak	2,961	64%	—
Jamuari · Ichak	1,508	61%	—
Moktama · Ichak	1,191	61%	—
Kutej · Ichak	0	—	—
Dharmu · Ichak	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Phuruka

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): 5
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): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MANGUA
Total area (ha): 209.59
Irrigated area (ha): 3.58
Forest area (ha): 70.92

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

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Key facts — Phuruka

LGD code: 368148
Pincode: 825402
Post office: Ichak
Population (Census 2011): 893
Population (projected 2026): 1,053
Households: 143
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 941
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MEENA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Ichak

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

Phuruka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

893

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,053

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

143

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

169

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: 893Census 2011
Households: 143Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 941 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0532026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1692026 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.

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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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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income

Reported by The Times of India.

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News from Hazaribagh & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
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OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Phuruka

What is the pincode of Phuruka?

The pincode of Phuruka, Ichak block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand is 825402. The post office is Ichak.

Which post office delivers to Phuruka?

Mail for Phuruka is delivered through Ichak post office, pincode 825402, in Ichak block, Hazaribagh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Phuruka located?

Phuruka is a village in Ichak block of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Phuruka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Phuruka village has a population of 893 across 143 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Phuruka?

The current sarpanch of Phuruka gram panchayat is MEENA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Phuruka in?

Phuruka falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Phuruka in?

Phuruka falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Phuruka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Phuruka village is 59.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Phuruka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Phuruka village is 941 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Phuruka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Phuruka, 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 Phuruka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Phuruka village is 368148.

How big is Phuruka compared to other villages in Ichak block?

Phuruka ranks 44 of 98 villages in Ichak block by Census 2011 population (893 residents).

Who is the MLA of Phuruka?

Phuruka falls under Madhupur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Hafizul Hassan (JMM).

Who is the MP for Phuruka?

Phuruka is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Phuruka in 2026?

Phuruka is estimated at 1,053 people in 2026, up about 18% from 893 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Phuruka in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Phuruka?

MEENA DEVI is the sarpanch of Phuruka gram panchayat, Ichak block. See the sarpanch list of Ichak 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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