Burardih village, Kundhit block | Pincode 815359

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Geeta Paharia

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LGD code: 373242
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population: 517
Households: 125
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Sex ratio: 866 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 168

Census 2011 · in context

How Burardih compares

By population, Burardih ranks #55 of 168 villages in Kundhit mandal.

Literacy rate

55.1%

−4.6% vs mandal average

Burardih: 55.1%
Kundhit mandal: 59.7%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

866

−88 vs mandal average

Burardih: 866
Kundhit mandal: 954

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Burardih: 4.1
Kundhit mandal: 4.3

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

Burardih at a glance

Burardih is a village of 517 people in 125 households (Census 2011) in Kundhit block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 55th-largest of 168 villages in Kundhit block. Literacy is 55%, 5 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 866 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 815359, served by Kundahit post office; the LGD village code is 373242. The sarpanch is Geeta Paharia, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 610 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Burardih · this village	517	55%	—
Palajori · Kundhit	1,439	64%	—
Bhangahir · Kundhit	647	68%	—
Bijaypur · Kundhit	591	63%	—
Tulsi Chak · Kundhit	565	68%	—
Saluka · Kundhit	561	72%	—
Sapsapia · Kundhit	477	47%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Burardih

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): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
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: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PALJORI
Total area (ha): 154
Irrigated area (ha): 9.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Burardih

LGD code: 373242
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population (Census 2011): 517
Population (projected 2026): 610
Households: 125
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 866
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Geeta Paharia
Block / Mandal: Kundhit

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

Burardih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

517

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

610

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

125

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

147

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: 517Census 2011
Households: 125Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 866 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6102026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1472026 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"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Burardih

What is the pincode of Burardih?

The pincode of Burardih, Kundhit block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 815359. The post office is Kundahit.

Which post office delivers to Burardih?

Mail for Burardih is delivered through Kundahit post office, pincode 815359, in Kundhit block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Burardih located?

Burardih is a village in Kundhit block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Burardih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Burardih village has a population of 517 across 125 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Burardih?

The current sarpanch of Burardih gram panchayat is Geeta Paharia.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Burardih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Burardih in?

Burardih falls under the Nala assembly constituency (AC #8) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Burardih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Burardih village is 55.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Burardih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Burardih village is 866 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Burardih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Burardih, 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 Burardih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Burardih village is 373242.

How big is Burardih compared to other villages in Kundhit block?

Burardih ranks 55 of 168 villages in Kundhit block by Census 2011 population (517 residents).

Who is the MLA of Burardih?

Burardih falls under Nala assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Rabindra Nath Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Burardih?

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

What is the population of Burardih in 2026?

Burardih is estimated at 610 people in 2026, up about 18% from 517 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Burardih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Burardih?

Geeta Paharia is the sarpanch of Burardih gram panchayat, Kundhit block. See the sarpanch list of Kundhit 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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