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LGD code: 366946
Pincode: 829204
Population: 792
Households: 148
Literacy rate: 39%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 189

Census 2011 · in context

How Ledgain compares

By population, Ledgain ranks #39 of 82 villages in Barwadih mandal.

Literacy rate

39.0%

−3.9% vs mandal average

Ledgain: 39.0%
Barwadih mandal: 42.9%
Latehar district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

−60 vs mandal average

Ledgain: 904
Barwadih mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Ledgain: 5.4
Barwadih mandal: 5.2

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

Key facts — Ledgain

LGD code: 366946
Pincode: 829204
Population (Census 2011): 792
Population (projected 2026): 934
Households: 148
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 39.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mandu
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nirmal Mahto
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: poonam devi
Block / Mandal: Barwadih

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 Latehar district level

Then & Now

Ledgain — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

792

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

934

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

148

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

174

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: 792Census 2011
Households: 148Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 174

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

The pincode of Ledgain, Barwadih mandal, Latehar district, Jharkhand is 829204.

In which district is Ledgain located?

Ledgain is a village in Barwadih mandal of Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Ledgain as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ledgain village has a population of 792 across 148 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ledgain?

The current sarpanch of Ledgain gram panchayat is poonam devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ledgain in?

Ledgain falls under the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ledgain in?

Ledgain falls under the Mandu assembly constituency (AC #24) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Ledgain?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ledgain village is 39.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Ledgain?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ledgain village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ledgain?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ledgain, 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 Ledgain?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ledgain village is 366946.

How big is Ledgain compared to other villages in Barwadih mandal?

Ledgain ranks 39 of 82 villages in Barwadih mandal by Census 2011 population (792 residents).

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

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What is the pincode of Ledgain?

In which district is Ledgain located?

What is the population of Ledgain as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ledgain?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ledgain in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ledgain in?

What is the literacy rate in Ledgain?

What is the sex ratio in Ledgain?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ledgain?

What is the LGD code of Ledgain?

How big is Ledgain compared to other villages in Barwadih mandal?

Ledgain 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 Ledgain

What is the pincode of Ledgain?

In which district is Ledgain located?

What is the population of Ledgain as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ledgain?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ledgain in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ledgain in?

What is the literacy rate in Ledgain?

What is the sex ratio in Ledgain?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ledgain?

What is the LGD code of Ledgain?

How big is Ledgain compared to other villages in Barwadih mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ledgain — 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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