Town · Sahibganj, Jharkhand
# Tin Pahar

Tin Pahar is a town in Rajmahal sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand (census town). The 2011 Census counted 5,336 people in 945 households. Literacy was 78.9%.
- 5,336 people (2011)
- 945 households
- 78.9% literacy
- 913 females per 1,000 males

## Population of Tin Pahar

■ Tin Pahar · ■ Sahibganj urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 78.9% 73.2%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 913 912
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 1034 945
- Working population 28.7% 30.6%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Tin Pahar

Of every 100 households in Tin Pahar in 2011, 77 had electricity, 52 a toilet at home and 20 cooked with LPG; 52 had a mobile phone, 9 a two-wheeler and 0 a car.

■ Tin Pahar · ■ Sahibganj urban average
- Electricity for lighting 77% 60%
- Toilet within the home 52% 54%
- No toilet (open defecation) 48% 45%
- Tap water 3% 10%
- Drinking water within premises 53% 44%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 20% 28%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 26% 48%
- Use banking services 66% 57%
- Television 53% 41%
- Mobile phone 52% 52%
- Computer with internet 0% 1%
- Two-wheeler 9% 11%
- Car / jeep / van 0% 1%
- None of these assets 29% 27%
- Own their home 92% 86%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Tin Pahar work as

■ Services, trade & industry 1,200 (78%) · ■ Household industry 9 (1%) · ■ Farming 277 (18%) · ■ Marginal 44 (3%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## How has the population of Tin Pahar changed?

From 4,224 in 2001 to 5,336 in 2011.
2001 2011
Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Tin Pahar in numbers and road distances
- Density 5,336 per km²
- Annual rainfall 1,029 mm
- Temperature range 6 °C to 40 °C

### Road distances
- Ranchi (state capital) 325 km by road
- Sahibganj (district HQ) 45 km by road
- Deoghar (city of 1 lakh+) 160 km by road
- Dhanbad (city of 5 lakh+) 280 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Tin Pahar

### Civic services
- Pucca roads 3 km
- Drainage Open drains
- Flush toilets 464
- Electricity — homes 735

### Hospitals
- ● Allopathic hospitals 1 · 4 beds · 1 doctors
- ● Veterinary hospitals 1

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 1 govt · 1 private
- ● Senior secondary schools 1 govt · 1 private

### Banks
- Nationalised banks 1

Main manufactured goods: stone and cottane.

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Know before you go: Tin Pahar
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi 108 km
- Saidpur Airport (SPD) · Saidpur 146 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:48) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 16:52).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Tin Pahar? 5,336 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Tin Pahar in? Sahibganj district, Jharkhand
- What was the population of Tin Pahar in 2001? 4,224
- What plug type is used in Tin Pahar? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Tin Pahar? Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), about 108 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Rajmahal
- District: Sahibganj
- State: Jharkhand
- Census town code: 359221
- Status: census town
- Coordinates: 24.983, 87.733

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