Charkadah village, Fatehpur block | Pincode 814166

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRAVAS KUMAR HEMBRAM

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LGD code: 373048
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population: 695
Households: 145
Literacy rate: 39.6%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 318

Census 2011 · in context

How Charkadah compares

By population, Charkadah ranks #41 of 179 villages in Fatehpur mandal.

Literacy rate

39.6%

−15.7% vs mandal average

Charkadah: 39.6%
Fatehpur mandal: 55.3%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

+41 vs mandal average

Charkadah: 1,009
Fatehpur mandal: 968

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Charkadah: 4.8
Fatehpur mandal: 4.9

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

Charkadah at a glance

Charkadah is a village of 695 people in 145 households (Census 2011) in Fatehpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 41st-largest of 179 villages in Fatehpur block. Literacy is 40%, 16 points below the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814166, served by Fatehpur (Jamtara) post office; the LGD village code is 373048. The sarpanch is PRAVAS KUMAR HEMBRAM. The population is estimated at 819 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Charkadah · this village	695	40%	—
Bindapathar · Fatehpur	2,156	60%	—
Lakhiabad · Fatehpur	905	40%	—
Putuljor · Fatehpur	899	59%	—
Prajapetiya · Fatehpur	575	45%	—
Simalbari · Fatehpur	401	54%	—
Harnadah · Fatehpur	200	48%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Charkadah

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): 4
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BINDAPATHAR
Total area (ha): 243.85
Irrigated area (ha): 24.37
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Charkadah

LGD code: 373048
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population (Census 2011): 695
Population (projected 2026): 819
Households: 145
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 39.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRAVAS KUMAR HEMBRAM
Block / Mandal: Fatehpur

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 Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Charkadah — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

695

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

819

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

145

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

171

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: 695Census 2011
Households: 145Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8192026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1712026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · 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: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%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 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara 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

Reported by India Development Review.

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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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 Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Charkadah

What is the pincode of Charkadah?

The pincode of Charkadah, Fatehpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 814166. The post office is Fatehpur (Jamtara).

Which post office delivers to Charkadah?

Mail for Charkadah is delivered through Fatehpur (Jamtara) post office, pincode 814166, in Fatehpur block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Charkadah located?

Charkadah is a village in Fatehpur block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Charkadah as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charkadah village has a population of 695 across 145 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charkadah?

The current sarpanch of Charkadah gram panchayat is PRAVAS KUMAR HEMBRAM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charkadah in?

Charkadah falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charkadah in?

Charkadah falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Charkadah?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charkadah village is 39.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Charkadah?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Charkadah village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charkadah?

12 schemes currently match residents of Charkadah, 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 Charkadah?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charkadah village is 373048.

How big is Charkadah compared to other villages in Fatehpur block?

Charkadah ranks 41 of 179 villages in Fatehpur block by Census 2011 population (695 residents).

Who is the MP for Charkadah?

Charkadah is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Charkadah in 2026?

Charkadah is estimated at 819 people in 2026, up about 18% from 695 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Charkadah in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Charkadah?

PRAVAS KUMAR HEMBRAM is the sarpanch of Charkadah gram panchayat, Fatehpur block. See the sarpanch list of Fatehpur 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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