Putuagarh village, Barwadih block | Pincode 822111

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ASHA DEVI

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LGD code: 366956
Pincode: 822111
Post office: Barwadih
Population: 234
Households: 50
Literacy rate: 40.2%
Sex ratio: 1127 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 107

Census 2011 · in context

How Putuagarh compares

By population, Putuagarh ranks #67 of 82 villages in Barwadih mandal.

Literacy rate

40.2%

−2.7% vs mandal average

Putuagarh: 40.2%
Barwadih mandal: 42.9%
Latehar district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,127

+163 vs mandal average

Putuagarh: 1,127
Barwadih mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Putuagarh: 4.7
Barwadih mandal: 5.2

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

Putuagarh at a glance

Putuagarh is a village of 234 people in 50 households (Census 2011) in Barwadih block, Latehar district, Jharkhand, the 67th-largest of 82 villages in Barwadih block. Literacy is 40%, 3 points below the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 1,127 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822111, served by Barwadih post office; the LGD village code is 366956. The sarpanch is ASHA DEVI, and the village votes in Mandu assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nirmal Mahto. The population is estimated at 276 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Putuagarh · this village	234	40%	—
Chhencha · Barwadih	2,862	50%	—
Chapri · Barwadih	2,086	36%	—
Harileng · Barwadih	890	48%	—
Sindharowa · Barwadih	123	49%	—
Bode · Barwadih	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Putuagarh

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 6
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: Yes
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: DALTONGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 82
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 174.36
Irrigated area (ha): 5.04
Forest area (ha): 9.23

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

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Key facts — Putuagarh

LGD code: 366956
Pincode: 822111
Post office: Barwadih
Population (Census 2011): 234
Population (projected 2026): 276
Households: 50
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1127
Literacy rate: 40.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mandu
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nirmal Mahto
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHA 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

Putuagarh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

234

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

276

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

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: 234Census 2011
Households: 50Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1127 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 592026 projection
Active job cards: 1,33,609MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 95,065MGNREGA · 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: 967NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 51.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 74.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.6%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 · 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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
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People often ask about Putuagarh

What is the pincode of Putuagarh?

The pincode of Putuagarh, Barwadih block, Latehar district, Jharkhand is 822111. The post office is Barwadih.

Which post office delivers to Putuagarh?

Mail for Putuagarh is delivered through Barwadih post office, pincode 822111, in Barwadih block, Latehar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Putuagarh located?

Putuagarh is a village in Barwadih block of Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Putuagarh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Putuagarh village has a population of 234 across 50 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Putuagarh?

The current sarpanch of Putuagarh gram panchayat is ASHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Putuagarh in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Putuagarh in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Putuagarh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Putuagarh village is 40.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Putuagarh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Putuagarh village is 1127 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Putuagarh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Putuagarh, 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 Putuagarh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Putuagarh village is 366956.

How big is Putuagarh compared to other villages in Barwadih block?

Putuagarh ranks 67 of 82 villages in Barwadih block by Census 2011 population (234 residents).

Who is the MLA of Putuagarh?

Putuagarh falls under Mandu assembly constituency (AC 24). The sitting MLA is Nirmal Mahto (AJSU Party).

Who is the MP for Putuagarh?

Putuagarh is in Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Manish Jaiswal (BJP).

What is the population of Putuagarh in 2026?

Putuagarh is estimated at 276 people in 2026, up about 18% from 234 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Putuagarh in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Putuagarh?

ASHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Putuagarh gram panchayat, Barwadih block. See the sarpanch list of Barwadih 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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