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Balabahiar Village

Balabahiar is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371660, the Census 2011 record lists 830 people in 172 households and the reported area is 189 hectares. The local references include Chiknia Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Balabahiar is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371660 and 830 people in 172 households.
Village Code371660
Population830
Households172
Area189 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Key Village Facts

Village
Balabahiar
Census Village Code
371660
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jama
Sub-district Census Code
02674
CD Block
Jama
Gram Panchayat
Chiknia
Households
172
Population
830
Male Population
421
Female Population
409
Sex Ratio
971.5
Area
189 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balabahiar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 830 people, 189 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Balabahiar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtJama
CD BlockJama
Gram PanchayatCHIKNIA
  • Balabahiar falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371660.
  • The record lists 830 people living in 172 households.
  • The reported village area is 189 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density439.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.83 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share92.53%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balabahiar in the official administrative record. Census village code 371660, Chiknia Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371660
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Chiknia

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Balabahiar, about 24 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
189 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 830 people in 172 households, with 421 male residents and 409 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 1.33% and ST share is 92.53% for Balabahiar. Population density works out to about 439.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
172
Total Population
830
Male Population
421
Female Population
409
Sex Ratio
971.5
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
1.33
ST Population
768
ST Male Population
390
ST Female Population
378
ST Population Share
92.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balabahiar list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balabahiar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balabahiar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
46.49 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balabahiar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balabahiar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balabahiar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 108.81 hectares and irrigated land is 65.6 hectares (60.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
10.38 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.32
Net Area Sown In Hectares
108.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
65.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
35.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balabahiar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Indian Bank 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146
Indian Bank CRM 814146 Dumka Jarmundi Palojori Dist Dumka Pargodi Via Palajorihat, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balabahiar village located?

Balabahiar is in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balabahiar village in?

Balabahiar village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Balabahiar village in?

Balabahiar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balabahiar under?

Balabahiar comes under Jama Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balabahiar?

The Census village code of Balabahiar is 371660.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balabahiar under?

Balabahiar is listed under CHIKNIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jama.

What is the population of Balabahiar village?

The village record lists 830 people and 172 households for Balabahiar.

How many households are in Balabahiar village?

The village record lists 172 households for Balabahiar.

What is the male and female population of Balabahiar?

The record lists 421 male residents and 409 female residents for Balabahiar.

What is the sex ratio of Balabahiar village?

The sex ratio of Balabahiar is 971.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balabahiar village?

The reported geographical area of Balabahiar is 189 hectares.

What is the population density of Balabahiar village?

The approximate population density of Balabahiar is 439.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balabahiar?

The nearest town listed for Balabahiar is Dumka, about 24 km away.

How far is Balabahiar from the district headquarters?

Balabahiar is about 24 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balabahiar from the sub-district headquarters?

Balabahiar is about 10 km from Jama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balabahiar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balabahiar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balabahiar?

For Balabahiar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 108.81 hectares and irrigated land is 65.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balabahiar?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balabahiar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.