Naranga village, Khuntpani block | Pincode 833204

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DHARMENDRA BODRA

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LGD code: 377444
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population: 252
Households: 53
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 138
Distance to district centre: 62 km
Distance to mandal centre: 60 km
Distance to Ranchi: 56 km
Distance to Kolkata: 302 km
Nearest railway station: Chakradharpur · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre · 25 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Naranga compares

By population, Naranga ranks #90 of 96 villages in Khuntpani mandal.

Literacy rate

44.8%

−1.7% vs mandal average

Naranga: 44.8%
Khuntpani mandal: 46.5%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,118

+93 vs mandal average

Naranga: 1,118
Khuntpani mandal: 1,025

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Naranga: 4.8
Khuntpani mandal: 5.3

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

Naranga at a glance

Naranga is a village of 252 people in 53 households (Census 2011) in Khuntpani block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 90th-largest of 96 villages in Khuntpani block. Literacy is 45%, 2 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 1,118 women per 1,000 men. It lies 62 km from the West Singhbhum district centre, 31 km from Tamar, the nearest town, 28 km from Chakradharpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 833204, served by J.M.P. Chowk post office; the LGD village code is 377444. The nearest hospital or health centre is S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre, 25 km away. The sarpanch is DHARMENDRA BODRA, and the village votes in Ichagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sabita Mahato. The population is estimated at 297 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Naranga · this village	252	45%	—
Naranga · Erki(Tamar Ii)	280	53%	0 km N
Naranga · Sonua	823	46%	0 km N
Naranga · Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai	1,303	44%	0 km N
Naranga · Kumardungi	411	36%	0 km N
Longa · Erki(Tamar Ii)	285	69%	0.9 km SE
Longa · Bharno	1,803	37%	0.9 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Naranga

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: 1
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: CHAKRADHARPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DOPAI
Total area (ha): 51
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 — Naranga

LGD code: 377444
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population (Census 2011): 252
Population (projected 2026): 297
Households: 53
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1118
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Coordinates: 22.85848°N, 85.43856°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ichagarh
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sabita Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DHARMENDRA BODRA
Block / Mandal: Khuntpani

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 West Singhbhum district level

Then & Now

Naranga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

252

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

297

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

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: 252Census 2011
Households: 53Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2972026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 622026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,149MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 74,249MGNREGA · 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 · West Singhbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · West Singhbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · West Singhbhum 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 Naranga

Mandal centre

Khuntpani · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 3 min by car · 2 h 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

West Singhbhum · ≈ 62 km

≈ 2 h 8 min by car · 2 h 32 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,345 people

Tamar · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi56 kmcapital
Kolkata302 km
Hyderabad947 km
Delhi1043 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChakradharpur28 km
Bus stopMurhu Bus Stop.20 km
Hospital / PHCS.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre25 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol Pump27 km
CollegeBirsa College28 km
Police stationMurhu Police Station20 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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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
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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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Quick answers

People often ask about Naranga

What is the pincode of Naranga?

The pincode of Naranga, Khuntpani block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833204. The post office is J.M.P. Chowk.

Which post office delivers to Naranga?

Mail for Naranga is delivered through J.M.P. Chowk post office, pincode 833204, in Khuntpani block, West Singhbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Naranga located?

Naranga is a village in Khuntpani block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Naranga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Naranga village has a population of 252 across 53 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Naranga?

The current sarpanch of Naranga gram panchayat is DHARMENDRA BODRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Naranga in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Naranga in?

Naranga falls under the Ichagarh assembly constituency (AC #50) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Naranga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Naranga village is 44.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Naranga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Naranga village is 1118 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Naranga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Naranga, 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 Naranga from West Singhbhum district centre?

Naranga is approximately 62 km (straight-line) from the centre of West Singhbhum district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Naranga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Naranga village is 377444.

Which is the nearest town to Naranga?

Tamar (population 12,345, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Naranga in a straight line.

How big is Naranga compared to other villages in Khuntpani block?

Naranga ranks 90 of 96 villages in Khuntpani block by Census 2011 population (252 residents).

How far is Naranga from Ranchi?

Naranga is about 56 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 72 km.

How far is Naranga from Kolkata?

Naranga is about 302 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 392 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Naranga?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Naranga?

Murhu Bus Stop. is the nearest bus stop to Naranga, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Naranga?

S.G.V.S Hospital & Research Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Naranga, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Naranga?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Naranga, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Naranga?

Indian Oil Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Naranga, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Naranga?

Naranga falls under Ichagarh assembly constituency (AC 50). The sitting MLA is Sabita Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Naranga?

Naranga is in Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Seth (BJP).

What is the population of Naranga in 2026?

Naranga is estimated at 297 people in 2026, up about 18% from 252 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Naranga in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Naranga?

DHARMENDRA BODRA is the sarpanch of Naranga gram panchayat, Khuntpani block. See the sarpanch list of Khuntpani 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
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