Chhechani (छेचनी) — Tarhasi, Palamu, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ASHA KUMARI

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LGD code: 366217
Pincode: 822118
Population: 380
Households: 86
Literacy rate: 45.3%
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 113

Census 2011 · in context

How Chhechani compares

By population, Chhechani ranks #62 of 107 villages in Tarhasi mandal.

Literacy rate

45.3%

−7.2% vs mandal average

Chhechani: 45.3%
Tarhasi mandal: 52.5%
Palamu district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

919

−21 vs mandal average

Chhechani: 919
Tarhasi mandal: 940

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.5 vs mandal average

Chhechani: 4.4
Tarhasi mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Chhechani

LGD code: 366217
Pincode: 822118
Population (Census 2011): 380
Population (projected 2026): 448
Households: 86
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 919
Literacy rate: 45.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gomia
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Yogendra Prasad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Tarhasi

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

Chhechani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

380

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

448

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

101

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: 380Census 2011
Households: 86Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 101

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Chhechani on the mapछेचनी

Centred on Tarhasi mandal

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What is the pincode of Chhechani?

The pincode of Chhechani, Tarhasi mandal, Palamu district, Jharkhand is 822118.

In which district is Chhechani located?

Chhechani is a village in Tarhasi mandal of Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Chhechani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chhechani village has a population of 380 across 86 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chhechani?

The current sarpanch of Chhechani gram panchayat is ASHA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhechani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chhechani in?

Chhechani falls under the Gomia assembly constituency (AC #34) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Chhechani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chhechani village is 45.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Chhechani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chhechani village is 919 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chhechani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chhechani, 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 Chhechani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chhechani village is 366217.

How big is Chhechani compared to other villages in Tarhasi mandal?

Chhechani ranks 62 of 107 villages in Tarhasi mandal by Census 2011 population (380 residents).

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What is the pincode of Chhechani?

In which district is Chhechani located?

What is the population of Chhechani as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chhechani?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhechani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chhechani in?

What is the literacy rate in Chhechani?

What is the sex ratio in Chhechani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chhechani?

What is the LGD code of Chhechani?

How big is Chhechani compared to other villages in Tarhasi mandal?

Chhechani on the mapछेचनी

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 Chhechani

What is the pincode of Chhechani?

In which district is Chhechani located?

What is the population of Chhechani as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chhechani?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhechani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chhechani in?

What is the literacy rate in Chhechani?

What is the sex ratio in Chhechani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chhechani?

What is the LGD code of Chhechani?

How big is Chhechani compared to other villages in Tarhasi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chhechani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Palamu Youth Turns Up At Hospital With Cold Drinks Bottle In Private Parts

NEET-UG Hindi medium aspirants in Jharkhand’s Palamu given English papers, exam delayed to 10 PM

NEET UG 2026: Wrong question papers trigger protests, delay exam in Jharkhand’s Palamu

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