Alakocha village, Barhait block | Pincode 816110

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Alakocha is a small village in Barhait mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, with a population of 33 across 9 households. Located at 24.875°N, 87.502°E, it has a literacy rate of 18.2% and postal code 816110.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JALHAI SOREN

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LGD code: 358674
Pincode: 816110
Post office: Pathna
Population: 33
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 18.2%
Sex ratio: 1357 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 20
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Ranchi: 280 km
Distance to Kolkata: 271 km
Nearest railway station: Barharwa Junction · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Primary Health Centre · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Alakocha compares

By population, Alakocha ranks #188 of 273 villages in Barhait mandal.

Literacy rate

18.2%

−14.4% vs mandal average

Alakocha: 18.2%
Barhait mandal: 32.6%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,357

+393 vs mandal average

Alakocha: 1,357
Barhait mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

3.7

−1.1 vs mandal average

Alakocha: 3.7
Barhait mandal: 4.8

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

Alakocha at a glance

Alakocha is a village of 33 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 188th-largest of 273 villages in Barhait block. Literacy is 18%, 14 points below the block average of 33% and the sex ratio is 1,357 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 18 km from Majhua, the nearest town, 28 km from Barharwa Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816110, served by Pathna post office; the LGD village code is 358674. The nearest hospital or health centre is Primary Health Centre, 5 km away. The sarpanch is JALHAI SOREN, and the village votes in Barhait assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemant Soren. The population is estimated at 39 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Alakocha · this village	33	18%	—
Kapasbera · Barhait	83	52%	0.3 km SW
Kapasbera · Barhait	90	3%	0.3 km SW
Sindri · Barhait	150	43%	1.2 km S
Karakre · Barhait	0	—	1.4 km W
Rohra · Barhait	1,490	35%	1.5 km SW
Rohni · Barhait	0	—	1.5 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Alakocha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 67
Distance to district HQ (km): 67
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 24.02
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 — Alakocha

LGD code: 358674
Pincode: 816110
Post office: Pathna
Population (Census 2011): 33
Population (projected 2026): 39
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1357
Literacy rate: 18.2%
Coordinates: 24.87494°N, 87.50197°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barhait
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JALHAI SOREN
Block / Mandal: Barhait

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Alakocha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+22.2%

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: 33Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 18.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1357 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 392026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 112026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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

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Getting there

How to reach Alakocha

Mandal centre

Barhait · ≈ 7.4 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 49 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,462 people

Majhua · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi280 kmcapital
Kolkata271 km
Delhi1103 km
Hyderabad1251 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarharwa Junction28 km
Hospital / PHCPrimary Health Centre5 km
CollegeD.N.C. College60 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station52 km

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September 2026

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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 News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
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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People often ask about Alakocha

What is the pincode of Alakocha?

The pincode of Alakocha, Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816110. The post office is Pathna.

Which post office delivers to Alakocha?

Mail for Alakocha is delivered through Pathna post office, pincode 816110, in Barhait block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Alakocha located?

Alakocha is a village in Barhait block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Alakocha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Alakocha village has a population of 33 across 9 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Alakocha?

The current sarpanch of Alakocha gram panchayat is JALHAI SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alakocha in?

Alakocha falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alakocha in?

Alakocha falls under the Barhait assembly constituency (AC #3) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Alakocha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Alakocha village is 18.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Alakocha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Alakocha village is 1357 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alakocha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Alakocha, 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 Alakocha from Sahebganj district centre?

Alakocha is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Alakocha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Alakocha village is 358674.

Which is the nearest town to Alakocha?

Majhua (population 18,462, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Alakocha in a straight line.

How big is Alakocha compared to other villages in Barhait block?

Alakocha ranks 188 of 273 villages in Barhait block by Census 2011 population (33 residents).

How far is Alakocha from Ranchi?

Alakocha is about 280 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 364 km.

How far is Alakocha from Kolkata?

Alakocha is about 271 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 352 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Alakocha?

Barharwa Junction is the nearest railway station to Alakocha, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Alakocha?

Primary Health Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Alakocha, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Alakocha?

Alakocha falls under Barhait assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Hemant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Alakocha?

Alakocha is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Alakocha in 2026?

Alakocha is estimated at 39 people in 2026, up about 18% from 33 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Alakocha in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Alakocha?

JALHAI SOREN is the sarpanch of Alakocha gram panchayat, Barhait block. See the sarpanch list of Barhait 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)