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District of Jharkhand in India

Koderma district District of Jharkhand Location of Koderma district in Jharkhand Country India State Jharkhand Division North Chotanagpur Established 1994 Headquarters Koderma Government • Deputy Commissioner Shri Utkarsh Gupta (IAS) • Lok Sabha constituencies Kodarma (shared with Giridih and Hazaribagh districts) • Vidhan Sabha constituencies Kodarma Area • Total 1,655.61 km2 (639.23 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 716,259 • Density 432.625/km2 (1,120.49/sq mi) Languages • Official Hindi • Additional official Urdu and English • Other Khortha and Santali Demographics • Literacy 66.84 per cent • Sex ratio 949 Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST) Major highways NH 20 Railway Station Koderma Junction Website http://koderma.nic.in/

Koderma Junction

**Koderma district** is one of the twenty-four districts of [Jharkhand](/source/Jharkhand) [state](/source/States_and_territories_of_India), [India](/source/India) and [Koderma](/source/Koderma) is the administrative headquarters of this district. [Jhumri Telaiya](/source/Jhumri_Telaiya) is the most populus town of koderma district. It shares border with [Hazaribagh](/source/Hazaribagh_District) & [Giridih](/source/Giridih_District) District of Jharkhand state and [Nawada](/source/Nawada_District) & [Gaya](/source/Gaya_District) District of Bihar state.

## History

Koderma district was created on 10 April 1994, after being carved out of the original [Hazaribagh district](/source/Hazaribagh_district). It is currently a part of the [Red Corridor](/source/Red_Corridor).[1]

## Geography

Koderma is bordered by [Nawada](/source/Nawada) district of Bihar on the north, the [Gaya](/source/Gaya%2C_India) district of [Bihar](/source/Bihar) on the west, the [Giridih](/source/Giridih_district) district of Jharkhand on the east, and the [Hazaribagh](/source/Hazaribagh_district) district of Jharkhand on the south.

Koderma is surrounded by forests. The main rivers of the district are [Barakar](/source/Barakar_River), Barsoi and Sakri. Dhawajadhari Pahar is a hill dedicated to lord Shiva, where at Mahashivratri many devotees assemble to worship the god. Chanchal dham (hill) which is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from Nawadih railway station and 30 km (19 mi) from Koderma junction railway station, is dedicated to Maa Chanchalni. Many devotees gather here for the festivals of durga pooja, ramnavmi, akhari pooja, etc to worship Chanchalni Maa to fulfill their desires.

Koderma district is richly endowed with natural resources. [Quartz](/source/Quartz), [feldspar](/source/Feldspar), [asbestos](/source/Asbestos), blue stone, white stone and moon stone are the minerals found here. At one time, Koderma was considered as the [mica capital](/source/Mica) of India.

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1901 110,697 — 1911 121,094 +0.90% 1921 119,998 −0.09% 1931 142,590 +1.74% 1941 164,578 +1.44% 1951 182,045 +1.01% 1961 215,252 +1.69% 1971 268,836 +2.25% 1981 327,035 +1.98% 1991 419,624 +2.52% 2001 540,901 +2.57% 2011 716,259 +2.85% source:[2]

According to the [2011 census](/source/2011_census_of_India) Koderma district has a [population](/source/Demographics_of_India) of 716,259,[3] roughly equal to the nation of [Bhutan](/source/Bhutan)[4] or the US state of [Alaska](/source/Alaska).[5] This gives it a ranking of 500th in India (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)).[3] The district has a population density of 282 inhabitants per square kilometre (730/sq mi).[3] Its [population growth rate](/source/Family_planning_in_India) over the decade 2001-2011 was 32.59%.[3] Kodarma has a [sex ratio](/source/Sex_ratio) of 949 [females](/source/Women_in_India) for every 1000 males,[3] and a [literacy rate](/source/Literacy_in_India) of 66.84%.[3] 19.72% of the population lives in urban areas. Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.22% and 0.96% of the population respectively.

Religion in Koderma district (2011)[6] Religion Percent Hinduism 84.49% Islam 14.94% Other or not stated 0.57%

84.49% are Hindus while 14.94% are Muslim.[6]

Languages of Koderma district (2011)

1. [Khortha](/source/Khortha_language) (49.7%)

1. [Hindi](/source/Hindi) (43.5%)

1. [Urdu](/source/Urdu) (4.69%)

1. Others (2.18%)

At the time of the [2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India), 49.66% of the population in the district spoke [Khortha](/source/Khortha_language), 43.47% [Hindi](/source/Hindi), 4.69% [Urdu](/source/Urdu) and 0.52% [Santali](/source/Santali_language) as their first language.[7]

## Economy

In 2006 the Indian government named Koderma one of the country's 250 [most backward districts](/source/Poverty_in_India) (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)).[8] It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[8]

## Politics

Koderma district has one Lok Sabha constituency [Kodarma](/source/Kodarma_Lok_Sabha_constituency) (shared with Giridih and Hazaribagh districts) and one Vidhan Sabha constituency [Kodarma](/source/Kodarma_Assembly_constituency).

- [MP](/source/Member_of_Parliament%2C_Lok_Sabha) of [Kodarma](/source/Kodarma_Lok_Sabha_constituency) - [Annpurna Devi](/source/Annpurna_Devi) ([BJP](/source/Bharatiya_Janata_Party))

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [List of members of the 18th Lok Sabha](/source/List_of_members_of_the_18th_Lok_Sabha). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_members_of_the_18th_Lok_Sabha&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_members_of_the_18th_Lok_Sabha&action=history))

- [MLA](/source/Member_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_(India)) of [Kodarma](/source/Kodarma_Assembly_constituency) - [Dr. Neera Yadav](/source/Dr._Neera_Yadav) ([BJP](/source/Bharatiya_Janata_Party))

This section is [transcluded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Transclusion) from [6th Jharkhand Assembly](/source/6th_Jharkhand_Assembly). ([edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=6th_Jharkhand_Assembly&action=edit) | [history](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=6th_Jharkhand_Assembly&action=history))

District No. Constituency Name Party Alliance Remarks Koderma 19 Kodarma Neera Yadav BJP NDA

## Administration

Koderma district is headed by [Deputy Commissioner](/source/District_magistrate) who is an [IAS](/source/Indian_Administrative_Service) officer. It consists of one Sub-division and six Blocks.

### Koderma Sub-division

#### Blocks

1. [Koderma Block](/source/Koderma_(community_development_block))

1. [Jainagar Block](/source/Jainagar_(community_development_block))

1. [Chandwara Block](/source/Chandwara_(community_development_block))

1. [Markacho Block](/source/Markacho_(community_development_block))

1. [Domchanch Block](/source/Domchanch_(community_development_block))

1. [Satgawan Block](/source/Satgawan_(community_development_block))

- Municipalities - 3

- Panchayats - 105

- Villages - 717

## Education

There are several schools and degree colleges in Koderma, notable institutions include:

- [Capital University, Jharkhand](/source/Capital_University%2C_Jharkhand), established by Jharkhand Govt in 2018, in Chitragupta Nagar, Koderma, Jharkhand

- [PVSS D.A V. Public School](/source/D.A.V._College_Managing_Committee)

- [Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya](/source/Jawahar_Navodaya_Vidyalaya)

- [Jharkhand Vidhi Mahavidyalaya](/source/Jharkhand_Vidhi_Mahavidyalaya)

- [Kailash Roy Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Jhumri Telaiya](/source/Kailash_Roy_Saraswati_Vidya_Mandir%2C_Jhumri_Telaiya) (Vidya Bharti Foundation)

- [Kendriya Vidyalaya Koderma](/source/Kendriya_Vidyalaya_Sangathan)

- [Sainik School, Tilaiya](/source/Sainik_School%2C_Tilaiya)

- [Saraswati Shishu Mandir](/source/Saraswati_Shishu_Mandir) (established 1984), run by the Bal Bharti Samiti of [Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh](/source/Rashtriya_Swayamsevak_Sangh)

## Transport

The district has three major towns - [Jhumri Telaiya](/source/Jhumri_Telaiya), [Koderma](/source/Koderma), [Domchanch](/source/Domchanch).

### Roadways

- Koderma & Jhumri Telaiya are located along [National Highway 20 (NH 20)](/source/National_Highway_20_(India)), which connects [Ranchi](/source/Ranchi) and [Patna](/source/Patna).

- Jharkhand State Highway 13 which is start from Koderma and passes through Domchanch.

### Railways

- [Koderma Junction Railway station](/source/Koderma_Station) is situated in Jhumri Telaiya is on the [Grand Chord](/source/Grand_Chord) railway line, which connects [Kolkata](/source/Kolkata) and [Delhi](/source/Delhi). Three other lines which make it junction are : 1).[Koderma–Hazaribagh–Barkakana–Ranchi line](/source/Koderma%E2%80%93Hazaribagh%E2%80%93Barkakana%E2%80%93Ranchi_line), 2).[Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line](/source/Madhupur%E2%80%93Giridih%E2%80%93Koderma_line), 3).Koderma Tilaiya line(under construction)

[Koderma Railway station](/source/Koderma_Junction_railway_station) platform

## Health

### Hospitals

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- [Sadar Hospital Koderma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sadar_Hospital_Koderma&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Primary Health Center Koderma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_Health_Center_Koderma&action=edit&redlink=1) (situated in Jhumri Telaiya) - [Primary health center Domchanch](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_health_center_Domchanch&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Primary health center Chandwara](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_health_center_Chandwara&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Primary health center Jainagar](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_health_center_Jainagar&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Primary health center Markacho](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_health_center_Markacho&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Primary health center Satgawan](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Primary_health_center_Satgawan&action=edit&redlink=1)

- [Holy Family Hospital, Koderma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Holy_Family_Hospital,_Koderma&action=edit&redlink=1)

- [Rotary Club Eye Clinic, Jhumri Telaiya](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rotary_Club_Eye_Clinic,_Jhumri_Telaiya&action=edit&redlink=1) (Koderma)

- [Aryan Hospital](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aryan_Hospital&action=edit&redlink=1), Jhumri Telaiya

- [Jay Prakash Hospital](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jay_Prakash_Hospital&action=edit&redlink=1), Chitragupt Nagar, Jhumri Telaiya (Koderma)

- [Hope hospital](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hope_hospital&action=edit&redlink=1), Jhumri Telaiya (Koderma)

- [Gayatri Hospital](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gayatri_Hospital&action=edit&redlink=1), Jhumri telaiya (Koderma)

- [Care Hospital, Jhumri Telaiya](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Care_Hospital,_Jhumri_Telaiya&action=edit&redlink=1) (koderma)

- [P G Hospital, Karma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=P_G_Hospital,_Karma&action=edit&redlink=1) (Koderma)

## Tourism

- [Tilaiya Dam](/source/Tilaiya_Dam)

- [Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary](/source/Koderma_Wildlife_Sanctuary)

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## External links

- [Official website](http://koderma.nic.in/)

Places adjacent to Koderma district Gaya district, Bihar Nawada district, Bihar Koderma district Giridih district Hazaribagh district

v t e State of Jharkhand Capital: Ranchi Topics History Government Geography Education People Tourism Highest point Cities by area Divisions and Districts Palamu Garhwa Palamu Latehar North Chotanagpur Chatra Hazaribagh Giridih Koderma Dhanbad Bokaro Ramgarh South Chotanagpur Ranchi Lohardaga Gumla Simdega Khunti Kolhan West Singhbhum Seraikela Kharsawan East Singhbhum Santhal Pargana Deoghar Jamtara Dumka Godda Pakur Sahebganj Major cities Jamshedpur Dhanbad Ranchi Bokaro Deoghar Phusro Hazaribagh Giridih Ramgarh Medininagar Sahebganj Chaibasa Dumka

v t e Cities and towns in North Chotanagpur division Bokaro district See Bokaro District Chatra district See Chatra District Dhanbad district See Dhanbad District Giridih district See Giridih District Hazaribagh district See Hazaribagh District Koderma district See Koderma District Ramgarh district See Ramgarh District Related topics North Chotanagpur Division topics Damodar Valley Cities and towns in other divisions Kolhan Palamu Santhal Parganas South Chotanagpur

v t e North Chotanagpur division topics General Chota Nagpur Plateau Chhinnamasta Temple Dhanbad Municipal Corporation Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary Harihar Dham Jharkhand Dham Kauleshwari Temple Hazaribagh Brahmo Samaj Ramgarh Raj Shikharji (Parasnath Hill) Surajkund hot spring Districts Bokaro Chatra Dhanbad Giridih Hazaribagh Koderma Ramgarh List of Jharkhand districts ranked by literacy rate Sub-divisions Bokaro Bermo Chas Chatra Chatra Simaria Giridih Bagodar-Saria Dumri Giridih Sadar Khori Mahuwa Koderma Koderma Hazaribagh Hazaribagh Sadar Barhi Ramgarh Ramgarh Community development blocks Bokaro Bermo Chandankiyari Chandrapura Chas Gomia Jaridih Kasmar Nawadih Petarwar Chatra Chatra Gidhour Itkhori Kanhachatti Kunda Lawalong Mayurhand Pathalgada Pratappur Shaligram Ramnarayanpur (Hunterganj) Simaria Tandwa Dhanbad Baghmara Baliapur Dhanbad Govindpur Jharia Nirsa Purbi Tundi Topchanchi Tundi Giridih Bagodar Bengabad Birni Deori Dhanwar Dumri Gandey Gawan Giridih Jamua Pirtand Sariya Tisri Hazaribagh Barhi Barkagaon Barkatha Bishnugarh Chalkusha Chauparan Churchu Dadi Daru Ichak Katkamdag Katkamsandi Keredari Padma Sadar, Hazaribagh Tati Jhariya Koderma Chandwara Domchanch Jainagar Koderma Markacho Satgawan Ramgarh Chitarpur Dulmi Gola Mandu Patratu Ramgarh Rivers, waterfalls, dams Barakar Bokaro Damodar Jamunia Konar Lilajan/Niranjana Mohana Kiul Punpun Rajrappa Usri Falls Tilaiya Dam Konar Dam Khandoli Dam Maithon Dam Panchet Dam Tenughat Dam Languages, people Bengali Hindi Kumarbhag Paharia Kurukh Magahi Mal Paharia Santali Sauria Paharia Transport National Highway 18 National Highway 2 Grand Trunk Road National Highway 20 National Highway 22 National Highway 522 National Highway 33 Howrah–Delhi main line Grand Chord Asansol–Gaya section Adra–Gomoh line East Central Railway zone South Eastern Railway zone Railways in Jharia Coalfield Railway stations Barkakana Junction Bhojudih Bokaro Steel City Chandrapura Junction Dhanbad Giridih Hazaribagh Road Hazaribagh Town Koderma Junction Mahuda Junction Netaji SC Bose Gomoh Nimiaghat Parasnath Patratu Ranchi Road Ramgarh Cantonment Sudamdih Coalfields and coal companies South Karanpura Coalfield North Karanpura Coalfield Ramgarh Coalfield West Bokaro Coalfield East Bokaro Coalfield Bharat Coking Coal Central Coalfields Institutes of higher learning Vinoba Bhave University Indian School of Mines Lok Sabha constituencies Chatra Dhanbad Giridih Hazaribagh Kodarma Vidhan Sabha constituencies Chatra Chatra Simaria Dhanbad Bokaro Sindri Nirsa Dhanbad Jharia Chandankiyari Giridih Giridih Dumri Gomia Bermo Tundi Baghmara Hazaribagh Barhi Barkagaon Ramgarh Mandu Hazaribagh Kodarma Kodarma Barkatha Dhanwar Bagodar Jamua Gandey See also Cities and towns in North Chotanagpur Division Villages in Bokaro district Villages in Dhanbad district Villages in Giridih district Villages in Hazaribagh district Damodar Basin Other divisions South Chotanagpur Kolhan Palamu Santhal Pargana

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