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Saraikela Kharsawan

सरायकेला खरसावां
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Area · — km²
Population · 10,65,056
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About the district

Saraikela Kharsawan — district of Jharkhand

Saraikela Kharsawan is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Saraikela Kharsawan

Saraikela Chhau dance, a masked tribal dance form recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

District HQ
Saraikela

Must-visit places in Saraikela Kharsawan

temple

Rankini Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Rankini located in Rankini village, an important pilgrimage site.

  • fort
    Saraikela Fort

    Historic fort showcasing the region's architectural heritage and local history.

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Then & Now

Saraikela Kharsawan district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,05,412
Census 2011 baseline
+22.9%
Population · 2026
9,89,690
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,67,444
Census 2011 baseline
+8.2%
Households · 2026
1,81,172
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 · District aggregates · 1,202 villages

Saraikela Kharsawan district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,08,397Census 2011
Female population
3,97,015Census 2011
Sex ratio
972 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,67,444Census 2011
SC population
43,683Census 2011
ST population
3,44,861Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,89,690+22.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,81,172RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,50,904Census 2011
Cultivators
56,815Census 2011
Agri labourers
30,867Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Saraikela Kharsawan district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
20 of 1,202 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 22
  • PHC· 18
  • Temple· 17
  • Railway· 2
  • School· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Saraikela Kharsawan district.

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All 9 mandals of Saraikela Kharsawan

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1202 villages · 132 GPs
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Top villages in Saraikela Kharsawan

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Saraikela Kharsawan

How many mandals and villages are in Saraikela Kharsawan district?

Saraikela Kharsawan district has 9 mandals and 1,202 revenue villages across 132 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Saraikela Kharsawan district?

The district headquarters of Saraikela Kharsawan is —.

What is the pincode of Saraikela Kharsawan district?

Saraikela Kharsawan district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Saraikela Kharsawan may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Saraikela Kharsawan fall under?

Saraikela Kharsawan district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Saraikela Kharsawan district?

Saraikela Kharsawan district had a population of 10,65,056 per the 2011 Census, across 1,202 villages.

When was Saraikela Kharsawan district formed?

Saraikela Kharsawan district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Saraikela Kharsawan district?

Major rivers in Saraikela Kharsawan district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Saraikela Kharsawan

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