Garaphuli village, Barhait block | Pincode 816129

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KIRAN SOREN

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LGD code: 358683
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 147
Households: 30
Literacy rate: 27.2%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 68
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Ranchi: 278 km
Distance to Kolkata: 268 km
Nearest railway station: Barharwa Junction · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Primary Health Centre · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Garaphuli compares

By population, Garaphuli ranks #125 of 273 villages in Barhait mandal.

Literacy rate

27.2%

−5.4% vs mandal average

Garaphuli: 27.2%
Barhait mandal: 32.6%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

+22 vs mandal average

Garaphuli: 986
Barhait mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Garaphuli: 4.9
Barhait mandal: 4.8

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

Garaphuli at a glance

Garaphuli is a village of 147 people in 30 households (Census 2011) in Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 125th-largest of 273 villages in Barhait block. Literacy is 27%, 5 points below the block average of 33% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 21 km from Majhua, the nearest town, 28 km from Barharwa Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 358683. The nearest hospital or health centre is Primary Health Centre, 8 km away. The sarpanch is KIRAN SOREN, and the village votes in Barhait assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemant Soren. The population is estimated at 173 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Garaphuli · this village	147	27%	—
Godapuli · Barhait	0	—	0.4 km SW
Koteramo · Barhait	62	32%	1.2 km NW
Mangsevri · Barhait	133	37%	1.6 km N
Kamchi · Litipara	64	16%	1.5 km W
Kamchi · Barhait	0	—	1.5 km W
Jani · Barhait	0	—	1.6 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Garaphuli

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: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
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: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 68
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHHUCHI
Total area (ha): 108
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 52.96

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

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Key facts — Garaphuli

LGD code: 358683
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 147
Population (projected 2026): 173
Households: 30
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 27.2%
Coordinates: 24.84417°N, 87.49811°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barhait
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KIRAN 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

Garaphuli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

147

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

173

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 147Census 2011
Households: 30Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1732026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 352026 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Garaphuli

Mandal centre

Barhait · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

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District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,462 people

Majhua · ≈ 21 km

≈ 44 min by car · 52 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi278 kmcapital
Kolkata268 km
Delhi1104 km
Hyderabad1249 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarharwa Junction28 km
Hospital / PHCPrimary Health Centre8 km
CollegeD.N.C. College59 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station53 km

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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 Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
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People often ask about Garaphuli

What is the pincode of Garaphuli?

The pincode of Garaphuli, Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Garaphuli?

Mail for Garaphuli is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Barhait block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Garaphuli located?

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

What is the population of Garaphuli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garaphuli village has a population of 147 across 30 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Garaphuli?

The current sarpanch of Garaphuli gram panchayat is KIRAN SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garaphuli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garaphuli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Garaphuli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garaphuli village is 27.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Garaphuli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garaphuli village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garaphuli?

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

Garaphuli is approximately 22 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 Garaphuli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garaphuli village is 358683.

Which is the nearest town to Garaphuli?

Majhua (population 18,462, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Garaphuli in a straight line.

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

Garaphuli ranks 125 of 273 villages in Barhait block by Census 2011 population (147 residents).

How far is Garaphuli from Ranchi?

Garaphuli is about 278 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 361 km.

How far is Garaphuli from Kolkata?

Garaphuli is about 268 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 348 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Garaphuli?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garaphuli?

Primary Health Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garaphuli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Garaphuli?

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

Who is the MP for Garaphuli?

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

What is the population of Garaphuli in 2026?

Garaphuli is estimated at 173 people in 2026, up about 18% from 147 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garaphuli in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Garaphuli?

KIRAN SOREN is the sarpanch of Garaphuli 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)