Khamhar (खमहर) — Kuru, Lohardaga, Jharkhand

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LGD code: 362982
Pincode: 835213
Population: 248
Households: 57
Literacy rate: 40.3%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 198

Census 2011 · in context

How Khamhar compares

By population, Khamhar ranks #61 of 65 villages in Kuru mandal.

Literacy rate

40.3%

−15.4% vs mandal average

Khamhar: 40.3%
Kuru mandal: 55.7%
Lohardaga district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

−44 vs mandal average

Khamhar: 953
Kuru mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.8 vs mandal average

Khamhar: 4.4
Kuru mandal: 5.2

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

Key facts — Khamhar

LGD code: 362982
Pincode: 835213
Population (Census 2011): 248
Population (projected 2026): 292
Households: 57
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 40.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bermo
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sumitra kumari
Block / Mandal: Kuru

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 Lohardaga district level

Then & Now

Khamhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

292

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

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: 248Census 2011
Households: 57Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2922026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 67

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

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Centred on Kuru mandal

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What is the pincode of Khamhar?

The pincode of Khamhar, Kuru mandal, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand is 835213.

In which district is Khamhar located?

Khamhar is a village in Kuru mandal of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Khamhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khamhar village has a population of 248 across 57 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khamhar?

The current sarpanch of Khamhar gram panchayat is sumitra kumari.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khamhar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khamhar in?

Khamhar falls under the Bermo assembly constituency (AC #35) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Khamhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khamhar village is 40.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Khamhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khamhar village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khamhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khamhar, 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 Khamhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khamhar village is 362982.

How big is Khamhar compared to other villages in Kuru mandal?

Khamhar ranks 61 of 65 villages in Kuru mandal by Census 2011 population (248 residents).

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What is the population of Khamhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khamhar?

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What is the LGD code of Khamhar?

How big is Khamhar compared to other villages in Kuru mandal?

Khamhar on the mapखमहर

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 Khamhar

What is the pincode of Khamhar?

In which district is Khamhar located?

What is the population of Khamhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khamhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khamhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khamhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Khamhar?

What is the sex ratio in Khamhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khamhar?

What is the LGD code of Khamhar?

How big is Khamhar compared to other villages in Kuru mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khamhar — 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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