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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JITAN DEVI

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LGD code: 373823
Pincode: 834001
Population: 1,821
Households: 391
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 730

Census 2011 · in context

How Kolam compares

By population, Kolam ranks #14 of 96 villages in Silli mandal.

Literacy rate

56.2%

−6.2% vs mandal average

Kolam: 56.2%
Silli mandal: 62.4%
Ranchi district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

901

−61 vs mandal average

Kolam: 901
Silli mandal: 962

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kolam: 4.7
Silli mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Kolam

LGD code: 373823
Pincode: 834001
Population (Census 2011): 1,821
Population (projected 2026): 2,147
Households: 391
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 901
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Silli
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amit Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JITAN DEVI
Block / Mandal: Silli

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 Ranchi district level

Then & Now

Kolam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,821

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,147

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: 1,821Census 2011
Households: 391Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1472026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 461

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 · Ranchi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ranchi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ranchi 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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What is the pincode of Kolam?

The pincode of Kolam, Silli mandal, Ranchi district, Jharkhand is 834001.

In which district is Kolam located?

Kolam is a village in Silli mandal of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Kolam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kolam village has a population of 1,821 across 391 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kolam?

The current sarpanch of Kolam gram panchayat is JITAN DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kolam in?

Kolam falls under the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kolam in?

Kolam falls under the Silli assembly constituency (AC #61) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kolam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kolam village is 56.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kolam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kolam village is 901 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kolam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kolam, 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 Kolam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kolam village is 373823.

How big is Kolam compared to other villages in Silli mandal?

Kolam ranks 14 of 96 villages in Silli mandal by Census 2011 population (1,821 residents).

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What is the population of Kolam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kolam?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kolam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kolam in?

What is the literacy rate in Kolam?

What is the sex ratio in Kolam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kolam?

What is the LGD code of Kolam?

How big is Kolam compared to other villages in Silli mandal?

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Radha Ashtami

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People often ask about Kolam

What is the pincode of Kolam?

In which district is Kolam located?

What is the population of Kolam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kolam?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kolam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kolam in?

What is the literacy rate in Kolam?

What is the sex ratio in Kolam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kolam?

What is the LGD code of Kolam?

How big is Kolam compared to other villages in Silli mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kolam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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