Burhi village, Panki block | Pincode 822122

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAHANA KHATUN

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LGD code: 366299
Pincode: 822122
Post office: Panki (Palamau)
Population: 189
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 86

Census 2011 · in context

How Burhi compares

By population, Burhi ranks #152 of 200 villages in Panki mandal.

Literacy rate

37.6%

−9.4% vs mandal average

Burhi: 37.6%
Panki mandal: 47.0%
Palamu district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,198

+243 vs mandal average

Burhi: 1,198
Panki mandal: 955

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.8 vs mandal average

Burhi: 4.3
Panki mandal: 5.1

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

Burhi at a glance

Burhi is a village of 189 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Panki block, Palamu district, Jharkhand, the 152nd-largest of 200 villages in Panki block. Literacy is 38%, 9 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 1,198 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822122, served by Panki (Palamau) post office; the LGD village code is 366299. The sarpanch is SAHANA KHATUN. The population is estimated at 223 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Burhi · this village	189	38%	—
Nima Chak · Panki	712	48%	—
Tarwadih · Panki	528	52%	—
Pathra Kalan · Panki	365	48%	—
Pathra Khurd · Panki	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Burhi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 9
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 1
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
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 91
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Burhi

LGD code: 366299
Pincode: 822122
Post office: Panki (Palamau)
Population (Census 2011): 189
Population (projected 2026): 223
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1198
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAHANA KHATUN
Block / Mandal: Panki

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

Burhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

189

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

223

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: 189Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2232026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Burhi

What is the pincode of Burhi?

The pincode of Burhi, Panki block, Palamu district, Jharkhand is 822122. The post office is Panki (Palamau).

Which post office delivers to Burhi?

Mail for Burhi is delivered through Panki (Palamau) post office, pincode 822122, in Panki block, Palamu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Burhi located?

Burhi is a village in Panki block of Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Burhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Burhi village has a population of 189 across 44 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Burhi?

The current sarpanch of Burhi gram panchayat is SAHANA KHATUN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Burhi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Burhi in?

Burhi falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Burhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Burhi village is 37.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Burhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Burhi village is 1198 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Burhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Burhi, 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 Burhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Burhi village is 366299.

How big is Burhi compared to other villages in Panki block?

Burhi ranks 152 of 200 villages in Panki block by Census 2011 population (189 residents).

Who is the MP for Burhi?

Burhi is in Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandra Prakash Choudhary (All Jharkhand Students Union).

What is the population of Burhi in 2026?

Burhi is estimated at 223 people in 2026, up about 18% from 189 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Burhi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Burhi?

SAHANA KHATUN is the sarpanch of Burhi gram panchayat, Panki block. See the sarpanch list of Panki 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, 2026-05-15
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