Indian Village Directory
Balwa Village
Balwa is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371581, the Census 2011 record lists 8 people in 1 households and the reported area is 58.01 hectares. The local references include Sikria Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 32 km.
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Quick answer: Balwa is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371581 and 8 people in 1 households.
Village Code371581
Population8
Households1
Area58.01 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balwa
- Census Village Code
- 371581
- 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
- Sikria
- Households
- 1
- Population
- 8
- Male Population
- 5
- Female Population
- 3
- Sex Ratio
- 600
- Area
- 58.01 hectares
- Area
- 0.58 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8 people, 58.01 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Balwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockJama
Gram PanchayatSIKRIA
- Balwa falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 371581.
- The record lists 8 people living in 1 households.
- The reported village area is 58.01 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, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density13.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 371581, Sikria Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02674
- Village Census Code
- 371581
- CD Block Code
- 0180
- CD Block Name
- Jama
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sikria
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Balwa, about 32 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jama
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17 km
- District Headquarter
- Dumka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 58.01 hectares
- Area
- 0.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8 people in 1 households, with 5 male residents and 3 female residents. The average household size is 8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Balwa. Population density works out to about 13.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1
- Total Population
- 8
- Male Population
- 5
- Female Population
- 3
- Sex Ratio
- 600
- Average Household Size
- 8.0
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balwa include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.61 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balwa include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balwa is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (60% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.6
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.1 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 19.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 10.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2.5 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 1.5 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 Balwa
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
- 5–10 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, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Indian Bank |
1 |
50% |
| State Bank of India |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Indian Bank |
ATM |
814101 |
Dumka |
Jama |
Lachhmipur |
Block Jama Dist-Dumka Lachhimipur, 814101, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
814101 |
Dumka |
Jama |
Bara |
Barapalasi Barapalasi, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101 |
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 Balwa village located?
Balwa is in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Balwa village in?
Balwa village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Balwa village in?
Balwa village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Balwa under?
Balwa comes under Jama Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balwa?
The Census village code of Balwa is 371581.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balwa under?
Balwa is listed under SIKRIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jama.
What is the population of Balwa village?
The village record lists 8 people and 1 households for Balwa.
How many households are in Balwa village?
The village record lists 1 households for Balwa.
What is the male and female population of Balwa?
The record lists 5 male residents and 3 female residents for Balwa.
What is the sex ratio of Balwa village?
The sex ratio of Balwa is 600 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balwa village?
The reported geographical area of Balwa is 58.01 hectares.
What is the population density of Balwa village?
The approximate population density of Balwa is 13.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balwa?
The nearest town listed for Balwa is Dumka, about 32 km away.
How far is Balwa from the district headquarters?
Balwa is about 32 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Balwa is about 17 km from Jama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balwa?
For Balwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balwa?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balwa. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balwa.
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.