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ANITA DEVI

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LGD code: 349812
Pincode: 825418
Population: 2,161
Households: 396
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 548

Census 2011 · in context

How Karakhut compares

By population, Karakhut ranks #20 of 130 villages in Domchanch mandal.

Literacy rate

46.9%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Karakhut: 46.9%
Domchanch mandal: 48.8%
Koderma district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

945

−18 vs mandal average

Karakhut: 945
Domchanch mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Karakhut: 5.5
Domchanch mandal: 6.0

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

Key facts — Karakhut

LGD code: 349812
Pincode: 825418
Population (Census 2011): 2,161
Population (projected 2026): 2,548
Households: 396
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 945
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Domchanch

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

Karakhut — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,161

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,548

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

396

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

467

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: 2,161Census 2011
Households: 396Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 467

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.

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What is the pincode of Karakhut?

The pincode of Karakhut, Domchanch mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand is 825418.

In which district is Karakhut located?

Karakhut is a village in Domchanch mandal of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Karakhut as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karakhut village has a population of 2,161 across 396 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karakhut?

The current sarpanch of Karakhut gram panchayat is ANITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karakhut in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karakhut in?

Karakhut falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Karakhut?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karakhut village is 46.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Karakhut?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karakhut village is 945 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karakhut?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karakhut, 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 Karakhut?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karakhut village is 349812.

How big is Karakhut compared to other villages in Domchanch mandal?

Karakhut ranks 20 of 130 villages in Domchanch mandal by Census 2011 population (2,161 residents).

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Karakhut — 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

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

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What is the pincode of Karakhut?

In which district is Karakhut located?

What is the population of Karakhut as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karakhut?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karakhut in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karakhut in?

What is the literacy rate in Karakhut?

What is the sex ratio in Karakhut?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karakhut?

What is the LGD code of Karakhut?

How big is Karakhut compared to other villages in Domchanch mandal?

Karakhut on the map

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 Karakhut

What is the pincode of Karakhut?

In which district is Karakhut located?

What is the population of Karakhut as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karakhut?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karakhut in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karakhut in?

What is the literacy rate in Karakhut?

What is the sex ratio in Karakhut?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karakhut?

What is the LGD code of Karakhut?

How big is Karakhut compared to other villages in Domchanch mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Karakhut — 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

Notable persons of Karakhut

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