Barka Chumba village, Mandu block | Pincode 829101

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJENDRA KUMAR PRASAD

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LGD code: 369053
Pincode: 829101
Post office: Argada
Population: 7,853
Households: 1,452
Literacy rate: 57.5%
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,392

Census 2011 · in context

How Barka Chumba compares

By population, Barka Chumba ranks #2 of 74 villages in Mandu mandal.

Literacy rate

57.5%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Barka Chumba: 57.5%
Mandu mandal: 57.1%
Ramgarh district: 62.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

922

−25 vs mandal average

Barka Chumba: 922
Mandu mandal: 947

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Barka Chumba: 5.4
Mandu mandal: 5.3

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

Barka Chumba at a glance

Barka Chumba is a village of 7,853 people in 1,452 households (Census 2011) in Mandu block, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, the 2nd-largest of 74 villages in Mandu block. Literacy is 58%, about the same as the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 922 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 829101, served by Argada post office; the LGD village code is 369053. The sarpanch is RAJENDRA KUMAR PRASAD. The population is estimated at 9,259 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barka Chumba

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
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: RAMGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BARKA CHUMBA
Total area (ha): 679
Irrigated area (ha): 27.08
Forest area (ha): 112.47

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

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Key facts — Barka Chumba

LGD code: 369053
Pincode: 829101
Post office: Argada
Population (Census 2011): 7,853
Population (projected 2026): 9,259
Households: 1,452
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 922
Literacy rate: 57.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJENDRA KUMAR PRASAD
Block / Mandal: Mandu

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 Ramgarh district level

Then & Now

Barka Chumba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,853

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

9,259

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,452

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,712

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: 7,853Census 2011
Households: 1,452Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9,2592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,7122026 projection
Active job cards: 63,457MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,216MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 89.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.3%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 · Ramgarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ramgarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ramgarh 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 News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 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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What is the pincode of Barka Chumba?

The pincode of Barka Chumba, Mandu block, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand is 829101. The post office is Argada.

Which post office delivers to Barka Chumba?

Mail for Barka Chumba is delivered through Argada post office, pincode 829101, in Mandu block, Ramgarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barka Chumba located?

Barka Chumba is a village in Mandu block of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Barka Chumba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barka Chumba village has a population of 7,853 across 1,452 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barka Chumba?

The current sarpanch of Barka Chumba gram panchayat is RAJENDRA KUMAR PRASAD.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barka Chumba in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barka Chumba in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Barka Chumba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barka Chumba village is 57.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Barka Chumba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barka Chumba village is 922 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barka Chumba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barka Chumba, 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 Barka Chumba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barka Chumba village is 369053.

How big is Barka Chumba compared to other villages in Mandu block?

Barka Chumba ranks 2 of 74 villages in Mandu block by Census 2011 population (7,853 residents).

Who is the MP for Barka Chumba?

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

What is the population of Barka Chumba in 2026?

Barka Chumba is estimated at 9,259 people in 2026, up about 18% from 7,853 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barka Chumba in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Barka Chumba?

RAJENDRA KUMAR PRASAD is the sarpanch of Barka Chumba gram panchayat, Mandu block. See the sarpanch list of Mandu 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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