Bara Kuchia village, Tonto block | Pincode 833204

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JEMA HESSA

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LGD code: 377950
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population: 602
Households: 122
Literacy rate: 43.4%
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 290

Census 2011 · in context

How Bara Kuchia compares

By population, Bara Kuchia ranks #41 of 73 villages in Tonto mandal.

Literacy rate

43.4%

+7.3% vs mandal average

Bara Kuchia: 43.4%
Tonto mandal: 36.1%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

987

−24 vs mandal average

Bara Kuchia: 987
Tonto mandal: 1,011

Household size

people per home

4.9

Same as the mandal average

Bara Kuchia: 4.9
Tonto mandal: 4.9

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

Bara Kuchia at a glance

Bara Kuchia is a village of 602 people in 122 households (Census 2011) in Tonto block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 41st-largest of 73 villages in Tonto block. Literacy is 43%, 7 points above the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 987 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 833204, served by J.M.P. Chowk post office; the LGD village code is 377950. The sarpanch is JEMA HESSA. The population is estimated at 710 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bara Kuchia · this village	602	43%	—
Nimdih · Tonto	1,161	49%	—
Chalgi · Tonto	1,121	46%	—
Sundisurniya · Tonto	1,001	33%	—
San Kuchia · Tonto	692	46%	—
Hesasurniya · Tonto	664	39%	—
Rampusi · Tonto	250	60%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bara Kuchia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
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: CHAIBASA
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 6
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): NIMDIH
Total area (ha): 300
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 — Bara Kuchia

LGD code: 377950
Pincode: 833204
Post office: J.M.P. Chowk
Population (Census 2011): 602
Population (projected 2026): 710
Households: 122
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 987
Literacy rate: 43.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Singhbhum
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Seraikela
Member of Parliament: Joba Majhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JEMA HESSA
Block / Mandal: Tonto

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

Bara Kuchia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

602

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

710

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

122

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

144

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: 602Census 2011
Households: 122Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7102026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1442026 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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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.in20h ago
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bara Kuchia

What is the pincode of Bara Kuchia?

The pincode of Bara Kuchia, Tonto block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833204. The post office is J.M.P. Chowk.

Which post office delivers to Bara Kuchia?

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

In which district is Bara Kuchia located?

Bara Kuchia is a village in Tonto block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bara Kuchia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bara Kuchia village has a population of 602 across 122 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bara Kuchia?

The current sarpanch of Bara Kuchia gram panchayat is JEMA HESSA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara Kuchia in?

Bara Kuchia falls under the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara Kuchia in?

Bara Kuchia falls under the Seraikela assembly constituency (AC #51) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Kuchia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bara Kuchia village is 43.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bara Kuchia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bara Kuchia village is 987 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara Kuchia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bara Kuchia, 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 Bara Kuchia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bara Kuchia village is 377950.

How big is Bara Kuchia compared to other villages in Tonto block?

Bara Kuchia ranks 41 of 73 villages in Tonto block by Census 2011 population (602 residents).

Who is the MP for Bara Kuchia?

Bara Kuchia is in Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Joba Majhi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Bara Kuchia in 2026?

Bara Kuchia is estimated at 710 people in 2026, up about 18% from 602 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bara Kuchia in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bara Kuchia?

JEMA HESSA is the sarpanch of Bara Kuchia gram panchayat, Tonto block. See the sarpanch list of Tonto 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
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