Okerchuan

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DULARI DEVI

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LGD code: 350002
Pincode: 825409
Population: 144
Households: 25
Literacy rate: 29.9%
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 71

Census 2011 · in context

How Okerchuan compares

Literacy rate

29.9%

−21.9% vs mandal average

Okerchuan: 29.9%
Chandwara mandal: 51.8%
Koderma district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

895

−37 vs mandal average

Okerchuan: 895
Chandwara mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

5.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Okerchuan: 5.8
Chandwara mandal: 6.2

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

Key facts — Okerchuan

LGD code: 350002
Pincode: 825409
Population (Census 2011): 144
Population (projected 2026): 170
Households: 25
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 895
Literacy rate: 29.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumri
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jairam Kumar Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DULARI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Chandwara
Nearest railway station: Chaudhribandh (7.1 km)

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 Koderma district level

Then & Now

Okerchuan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

144

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

170

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.0%

Households · 2026

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: 144Census 2011
Households: 25Census 2011
Literacy rate: 29.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1702026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 29

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 · Koderma district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koderma district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koderma 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Okerchuan on the map

Centred on Chandwara mandal

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Chaudhribandh
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What is the pincode of Okerchuan?

The pincode of Okerchuan, Chandwara mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand is 825409.

In which district is Okerchuan located?

Okerchuan is a village in Chandwara mandal of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Okerchuan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Okerchuan village has a population of 144 across 25 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Okerchuan?

The current sarpanch of Okerchuan gram panchayat is DULARI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Okerchuan in?

Okerchuan falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Okerchuan in?

Okerchuan falls under the Dumri assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Okerchuan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Okerchuan village is 29.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Okerchuan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Okerchuan village is 895 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Okerchuan?

The nearest railway station to Okerchuan is Chaudhribandh (~7.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Okerchuan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Okerchuan, 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 Okerchuan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Okerchuan village is 350002.

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Okerchuan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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What is the pincode of Okerchuan?

In which district is Okerchuan located?

What is the population of Okerchuan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Okerchuan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Okerchuan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Okerchuan in?

What is the literacy rate in Okerchuan?

What is the sex ratio in Okerchuan?

What is the nearest railway station to Okerchuan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Okerchuan?

What is the LGD code of Okerchuan?

Okerchuan on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Okerchuan

What is the pincode of Okerchuan?

In which district is Okerchuan located?

What is the population of Okerchuan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Okerchuan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Okerchuan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Okerchuan in?

What is the literacy rate in Okerchuan?

What is the sex ratio in Okerchuan?

What is the nearest railway station to Okerchuan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Okerchuan?

What is the LGD code of Okerchuan?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Okerchuan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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