Pathra village, Hussainabad block | Pincode 822116

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NARESH PASWAN

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LGD code: 365038
Pincode: 822116
Post office: Japla
Population: 1,944
Households: 391
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 534

Census 2011 · in context

How Pathra compares

By population, Pathra ranks #18 of 175 villages in Hussainabad mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Pathra: 53.6%
Hussainabad mandal: 52.8%
Palamu district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

927

−8 vs mandal average

Pathra: 927
Hussainabad mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.0

−1.0 vs mandal average

Pathra: 5.0
Hussainabad mandal: 6.0

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

Pathra at a glance

Pathra is a village of 1,944 people in 391 households (Census 2011) in Hussainabad block, Palamu district, Jharkhand, the 18th-largest of 175 villages in Hussainabad block. Literacy is 54%, about the same as the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 927 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822116, served by Japla post office; the LGD village code is 365038. The sarpanch is NARESH PASWAN, and the village votes in Bagodar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nagendra Mahto. The population is estimated at 2,292 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pathra · this village	1,944	54%	—
Chankar Kasturi · Hussainabad	1,868	58%	—
Kusha Naraenpur · Hussainabad	1,236	65%	—
Itwa · Haidernagar	574	62%	—
Baijli · Hussainabad	210	42%	—
Shiupur · Hussainabad	176	65%	—
Ekdari · Hussainabad	100	76%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pathra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
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: HUSSAINABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 85
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 211
Irrigated area (ha): 110.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pathra

LGD code: 365038
Pincode: 822116
Post office: Japla
Population (Census 2011): 1,944
Population (projected 2026): 2,292
Households: 391
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 927
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bagodar
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nagendra Mahto
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NARESH PASWAN
Block / Mandal: Hussainabad

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

Pathra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,944

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,292

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

391

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

461

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: 1,944Census 2011
Households: 391Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2922026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4612026 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

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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 Asia7 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
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Pathra

What is the pincode of Pathra?

The pincode of Pathra, Hussainabad block, Palamu district, Jharkhand is 822116. The post office is Japla.

Which post office delivers to Pathra?

Mail for Pathra is delivered through Japla post office, pincode 822116, in Hussainabad block, Palamu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pathra located?

Pathra is a village in Hussainabad block of Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Pathra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pathra village has a population of 1,944 across 391 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pathra?

The current sarpanch of Pathra gram panchayat is NARESH PASWAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pathra in?

Pathra falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pathra in?

Pathra falls under the Bagodar assembly constituency (AC #29) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Pathra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pathra village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Pathra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pathra village is 927 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pathra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pathra, 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 Pathra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pathra village is 365038.

How big is Pathra compared to other villages in Hussainabad block?

Pathra ranks 18 of 175 villages in Hussainabad block by Census 2011 population (1,944 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pathra?

Pathra falls under Bagodar assembly constituency (AC 29). The sitting MLA is Nagendra Mahto (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pathra?

Pathra is in Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Annpurna Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Pathra in 2026?

Pathra is estimated at 2,292 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,944 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pathra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pathra?

NARESH PASWAN is the sarpanch of Pathra gram panchayat, Hussainabad block. See the sarpanch list of Hussainabad 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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