Kasmar village, Satbarwa block | Pincode 822126

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Kasmar is a village in Satbarwa mandal, Palamu district, Jharkhand, containing 220 residents in 41 households. The literacy rate stands at 44.5%, and the village is identified by PIN code 822126.

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ANITA DEVI

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LGD code: 366469
Pincode: 822126
Post office: Satbarwa
Population: 220
Households: 41
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 158
Distance to district centre: 45 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Ranchi: 70 km
Distance to Kolkata: 274 km
Nearest railway station: Radhagaon · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Petarwar · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kasmar compares

By population, Kasmar ranks #47 of 58 villages in Satbarwa mandal.

Literacy rate

44.5%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Kasmar: 44.5%
Satbarwa mandal: 52.9%
Palamu district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

930

−30 vs mandal average

Kasmar: 930
Satbarwa mandal: 960

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Kasmar: 5.4
Satbarwa mandal: 5.2

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

Kasmar at a glance

Kasmar is a village of 220 people in 41 households (Census 2011) in Satbarwa block, Palamu district, Jharkhand, the 47th-largest of 58 villages in Satbarwa block. Literacy is 45%, 8 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 930 women per 1,000 men. It lies 45 km from the Palamu district centre, 19 km from Madhupur, the nearest town, 16 km from Radhagaon railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 822126, served by Satbarwa post office; the LGD village code is 366469. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Petarwar, 8 km away. The sarpanch is ANITA DEVI, and the village votes in Dumri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato. The population is estimated at 259 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kasmar · this village	220	45%	—
Kasmar · Tarhasi	3,458	52%	0 km N
Kasmar · Pratappur	1,657	54%	0 km N
Kasmar · Panki	260	30%	0 km N
Kasmar · Ramkanda	1,456	35%	0 km N
Kasmar · Patamda	1,604	52%	0 km N
Kasmar · Ranka	167	55%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kasmar

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: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 7
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DALTONGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): REBARATU
Total area (ha): 124
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 53.62

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

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Key facts — Kasmar

LGD code: 366469
Pincode: 822126
Post office: Satbarwa
Population (Census 2011): 220
Population (projected 2026): 259
Households: 41
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 930
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Coordinates: 23.60640°N, 85.93585°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumri
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jairam Kumar Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Satbarwa

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

Kasmar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

220

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

259

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

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: 220Census 2011
Households: 41Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2592026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 482026 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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Getting there

How to reach Kasmar

Mandal centre

Satbarwa · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

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District centre

Palamu · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 32 min by car · 1 h 49 min by bike

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Nearest town · 20,697 people

Madhupur · ≈ 19 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi70 kmcapital
Kolkata274 km
Delhi1034 km
Hyderabad1039 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRadhagaon16 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Petarwar8 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM24 km
Petrol pumpEssar Petrol Pump21 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University49 km
Police stationRajrappa Police Station26 km

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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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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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
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People often ask about Kasmar

What is the pincode of Kasmar?

The pincode of Kasmar, Satbarwa block, Palamu district, Jharkhand is 822126. The post office is Satbarwa.

Which post office delivers to Kasmar?

Mail for Kasmar is delivered through Satbarwa post office, pincode 822126, in Satbarwa block, Palamu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kasmar located?

Kasmar is a village in Satbarwa block of Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kasmar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kasmar village has a population of 220 across 41 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kasmar?

The current sarpanch of Kasmar gram panchayat is ANITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kasmar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kasmar in?

Kasmar falls under the Dumri assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kasmar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kasmar village is 44.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kasmar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kasmar village is 930 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kasmar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kasmar, 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.

How far is Kasmar from Palamu district centre?

Kasmar is approximately 45 km (straight-line) from the centre of Palamu district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kasmar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kasmar village is 366469.

Which is the nearest town to Kasmar?

Madhupur (population 20,697, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Kasmar in a straight line.

How big is Kasmar compared to other villages in Satbarwa block?

Kasmar ranks 47 of 58 villages in Satbarwa block by Census 2011 population (220 residents).

How far is Kasmar from Ranchi?

Kasmar is about 70 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 91 km.

How far is Kasmar from Kolkata?

Kasmar is about 274 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 356 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kasmar?

Radhagaon is the nearest railway station to Kasmar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kasmar?

Government Hospital,Petarwar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kasmar, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kasmar?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Kasmar, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kasmar?

Essar Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Kasmar, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Kasmar?

Kasmar falls under Dumri assembly constituency (AC 33). The sitting MLA is Jairam Kumar Mahato (JLKM).

Who is the MP for Kasmar?

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

What is the population of Kasmar in 2026?

Kasmar is estimated at 259 people in 2026, up about 18% from 220 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kasmar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kasmar?

ANITA DEVI is the sarpanch of Kasmar gram panchayat, Satbarwa block. See the sarpanch list of Satbarwa 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)