Nath village, Hariharganj block | Pincode 822131

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NITU KUMARI

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LGD code: 365261
Pincode: 822131
Post office: Harihar Ganj (Palamau)
Population: 59
Households: 11
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Sex ratio: 1185 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 30

Census 2011 · in context

How Nath compares

By population, Nath ranks #71 of 94 villages in Hariharganj mandal.

Literacy rate

64.4%

+13.3% vs mandal average

Nath: 64.4%
Hariharganj mandal: 51.1%
Palamu district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,185

+260 vs mandal average

Nath: 1,185
Hariharganj mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Nath: 5.4
Hariharganj mandal: 5.7

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

Nath at a glance

Nath is a village of 59 people in 11 households (Census 2011) in Hariharganj block, Palamu district, Jharkhand, the 71st-largest of 94 villages in Hariharganj block. Literacy is 64%, 13 points above the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,185 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822131, served by Harihar Ganj (Palamau) post office; the LGD village code is 365261. The sarpanch is NITU KUMARI, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 70 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nath · this village	59	64%	—
Kulhaia · Hariharganj	1,084	32%	—
Kothila · Hariharganj	941	35%	—
Jagdishpur · Hariharganj	830	36%	—
Shikarpur · Hariharganj	733	48%	—
Kolhwara · Hariharganj	682	65%	—
Ladibadi · Hariharganj	680	57%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nath

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MEDININAGAR (DALTONGANJ)
Distance to nearest town (km): 70
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 0
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KULHAIA
Total area (ha): 26
Irrigated area (ha): 6
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Nath

LGD code: 365261
Pincode: 822131
Post office: Harihar Ganj (Palamau)
Population (Census 2011): 59
Population (projected 2026): 70
Households: 11
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1185
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NITU KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Hariharganj

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 Palamu district level

Then & Now

Nath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 59Census 2011
Households: 11Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1185 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 702026 proj. · +18.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 132026 projection
Active job cards: 2,10,404MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,02,568MGNREGA · 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: 1,098NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 46.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.0%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 · Palamu district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palamu district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palamu 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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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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News from Palamu & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Nath

What is the pincode of Nath?

The pincode of Nath, Hariharganj block, Palamu district, Jharkhand is 822131. The post office is Harihar Ganj (Palamau).

Which post office delivers to Nath?

Mail for Nath is delivered through Harihar Ganj (Palamau) post office, pincode 822131, in Hariharganj block, Palamu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nath located?

Nath is a village in Hariharganj block of Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Nath as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nath village has a population of 59 across 11 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nath?

The current sarpanch of Nath gram panchayat is NITU KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nath in?

Nath falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nath in?

Nath falls under the Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC #12) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Nath?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nath village is 64.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Nath?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nath village is 1185 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nath?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nath, 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 Nath?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nath village is 365261.

How big is Nath compared to other villages in Hariharganj block?

Nath ranks 71 of 94 villages in Hariharganj block by Census 2011 population (59 residents).

Who is the MLA of Nath?

Nath falls under Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC 12). The sitting MLA is Devendra Kunwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Nath?

Nath is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Nath in 2026?

Nath is estimated at 70 people in 2026, up about 19% from 59 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nath in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Nath?

NITU KUMARI is the sarpanch of Nath gram panchayat, Hariharganj block. See the sarpanch list of Hariharganj 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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