Kerabani village, Fatehpur block | Pincode 814166

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Kerabani is a village in Fatehpur mandal, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, with a population of 429 across 89 households. The village has a literacy rate of 69.5% and is located at coordinates 24.258°N, 87.070°E with PIN code 814166.

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UMESHWAR MURMU

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LGD code: 373116
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population: 429
Households: 89
Literacy rate: 69.5%
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 242
Distance to district centre: 15 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Ranchi: 206 km
Distance to Kolkata: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Jama · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Palajori Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kerabani compares

By population, Kerabani ranks #82 of 179 villages in Fatehpur mandal.

Literacy rate

69.5%

+14.2% vs mandal average

Kerabani: 69.5%
Fatehpur mandal: 55.3%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,014

+46 vs mandal average

Kerabani: 1,014
Fatehpur mandal: 968

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kerabani: 4.8
Fatehpur mandal: 4.9

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

Kerabani at a glance

Kerabani is a village of 429 people in 89 households (Census 2011) in Fatehpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 82nd-largest of 179 villages in Fatehpur block. Literacy is 70%, 14 points above the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,014 women per 1,000 men. It lies 15 km from the Jamtara district centre, 49 km from Pratappur, the nearest town, 13 km from Jama railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814166, served by Fatehpur (Jamtara) post office; the LGD village code is 373116. The nearest hospital or health centre is Palajori Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is UMESHWAR MURMU. The population is estimated at 506 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kerabani · this village	429	70%	—
Kairabani · Ranishwar	173	40%	0 km N
Khairbani · Fatehpur	981	58%	0 km N
Kairabani · Sundarpahari	68	31%	0 km N
Kairabani · Jama	339	62%	0 km N
Laibani · Fatehpur	1,062	57%	0 km N
Khirbani · Fatehpur	943	60%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kerabani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 2
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
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: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 49
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAMANDIHA
Total area (ha): 108
Irrigated area (ha): 17.68
Forest area (ha): 24.09

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

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Key facts — Kerabani

LGD code: 373116
Pincode: 814166
Post office: Fatehpur (Jamtara)
Population (Census 2011): 429
Population (projected 2026): 506
Households: 89
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1014
Literacy rate: 69.5%
Coordinates: 24.25832°N, 87.07001°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: UMESHWAR MURMU
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

Kerabani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

429

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

506

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

105

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: 429Census 2011
Households: 89Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1052026 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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Getting there

How to reach Kerabani

Mandal centre

Fatehpur · ≈ 2.4 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 36 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,430 people

Pratappur · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi206 kmcapital
Kolkata229 km
Delhi1094 km
Hyderabad1174 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJama13 km
Bus stopold bus stand18 km
Hospital / PHCPalajori Hospital5 km
ATM / bankSBI Main Branch18 km
CollegeBajla Mahila College46 km

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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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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
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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People often ask about Kerabani

What is the pincode of Kerabani?

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

Which post office delivers to Kerabani?

Mail for Kerabani 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 Kerabani located?

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

What is the population of Kerabani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kerabani village has a population of 429 across 89 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kerabani?

The current sarpanch of Kerabani gram panchayat is UMESHWAR MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kerabani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kerabani in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kerabani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kerabani village is 69.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kerabani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kerabani village is 1014 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kerabani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kerabani, 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 Kerabani from Jamtara district centre?

Kerabani is approximately 15 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamtara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kerabani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kerabani village is 373116.

Which is the nearest town to Kerabani?

Pratappur (population 10,430, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Kerabani in a straight line.

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

Kerabani ranks 82 of 179 villages in Fatehpur block by Census 2011 population (429 residents).

How far is Kerabani from Ranchi?

Kerabani is about 206 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 268 km.

How far is Kerabani from Kolkata?

Kerabani is about 229 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 298 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kerabani?

Jama is the nearest railway station to Kerabani, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kerabani?

old bus stand is the nearest bus stop to Kerabani, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kerabani?

Palajori Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kerabani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kerabani?

SBI Main Branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Kerabani, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MP for Kerabani?

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

What is the population of Kerabani in 2026?

Kerabani is estimated at 506 people in 2026, up about 18% from 429 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kerabani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kerabani?

UMESHWAR MURMU is the sarpanch of Kerabani 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)