Rasunpur village, Kundhit block | Pincode 815359

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Rasunpur is a village in Kundhit mandal, Jamtara district, Jharkhand with a population of 471 across 93 households. The literacy rate stands at 67.9%, and the village is situated at coordinates 22.642°N, 87.179°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SARLA MARANDI

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LGD code: 373321
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population: 471
Households: 93
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 237
Distance to district centre: 168 km
Distance to mandal centre: 137 km
Distance to Ranchi: 207 km
Distance to Kolkata: 122 km
Nearest railway station: Salboni · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kewakole Rural Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Rasunpur compares

By population, Rasunpur ranks #62 of 168 villages in Kundhit mandal.

Literacy rate

67.9%

+8.2% vs mandal average

Rasunpur: 67.9%
Kundhit mandal: 59.7%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−39 vs mandal average

Rasunpur: 915
Kundhit mandal: 954

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.8 vs mandal average

Rasunpur: 5.1
Kundhit mandal: 4.3

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

Rasunpur at a glance

Rasunpur is a village of 471 people in 93 households (Census 2011) in Kundhit block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 62nd-largest of 168 villages in Kundhit block. Literacy is 68%, 8 points above the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 915 women per 1,000 men. It lies 168 km from the Jamtara district centre, 45 km from Gaurhati, the nearest town, 15 km from Salboni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815359, served by Kundahit post office; the LGD village code is 373321. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kewakole Rural Hospital, 7 km away. The sarpanch is SARLA MARANDI, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 302 in 2026, down 36% since the 2011 Census.

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Rasunpur · this village	471	68%	—
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Kunrajuri · Salbani	208	76%	1.3 km S
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Memul · Salbani	1,133	69%	1.7 km NW
Abhaya · Salbani	863	63%	1.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rasunpur

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): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
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: Yes
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): 70
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KHAJORI
Total area (ha): 229.27
Irrigated area (ha): 13.26
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Rasunpur

LGD code: 373321
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population (Census 2011): 471
Population (projected 2026): 302
Households: 93
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Coordinates: 22.64250°N, 87.17919°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SARLA MARANDI
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

Rasunpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

471

Census 2011 baseline

-35.9%

Population · 2026

302

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 471Census 2011
Households: 93Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3022026 proj. · -35.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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 Rasunpur

Mandal centre

Kundhit · ≈ 137 km

≈ 4 h 41 min by car · 5 h 34 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 168 km

≈ 5 h 45 min by car · 6 h 49 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,084 people

Gaurhati · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 32 min by car · 1 h 49 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi207 kmcapital
Kolkata122 km
Hyderabad1080 km
Delhi1199 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSalboni15 km
Hospital / PHCKewakole Rural Hospital7 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol Pump27 km
CollegeMidnapore City College24 km
Police stationGarhbeta Police Station30 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Rasunpur

What is the pincode of Rasunpur?

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

Which post office delivers to Rasunpur?

Mail for Rasunpur 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 Rasunpur located?

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

What is the population of Rasunpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rasunpur village has a population of 471 across 93 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rasunpur?

The current sarpanch of Rasunpur gram panchayat is SARLA MARANDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rasunpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rasunpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Rasunpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rasunpur village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Rasunpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rasunpur village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rasunpur?

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

Rasunpur is approximately 168 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 Rasunpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rasunpur village is 373321.

Which is the nearest town to Rasunpur?

Gaurhati (population 13,084, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 45 km from Rasunpur in a straight line.

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

Rasunpur ranks 62 of 168 villages in Kundhit block by Census 2011 population (471 residents).

How far is Rasunpur from Ranchi?

Rasunpur is about 207 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 269 km.

How far is Rasunpur from Kolkata?

Rasunpur is about 122 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 158 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Rasunpur?

Salboni is the nearest railway station to Rasunpur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rasunpur?

Kewakole Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Rasunpur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Rasunpur?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Rasunpur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Rasunpur?

Indian Oil Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Rasunpur, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Rasunpur?

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

Who is the MP for Rasunpur?

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

What is the population of Rasunpur in 2026?

Rasunpur is estimated at 302 people in 2026, down about 36% from 471 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rasunpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Rasunpur?

SARLA MARANDI is the sarpanch of Rasunpur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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