Bara is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371810, the Census 2011 record lists 2,737 people in 572 households and the reported area is 845.91 hectares. The local references include Bara Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 0 km.
In short:
Bara is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371810 and 2,737 people in 572 households.
Village Code371810
Population2,737
Households572
Area845.91 hectares
Detailed village profile
Bara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,737 people, 845.91 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Bara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bara falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 371810.
The record lists 2,737 people living in 572 households.
The reported village area is 845.91 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 Village Facts
Village
Bara
Census Village Code
371810
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
Bara
Households
572
Population
2,737
Male Population
1,340
Female Population
1,397
Sex Ratio
1,042.54
Area
845.91 hectares
Area
8.46 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density323.56 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share66.75%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara in the official administrative record. Census village code 371810, Bara Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371810
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Bara, about 0 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
845.91 hectares
Area
8.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,737 people in 572 households, with 1,340 male residents and 1,397 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 7.38% and ST share is 66.75% for Bara. Population density works out to about 323.56 people per sq km.
Total Households
572
Total Population
2,737
Male Population
1,340
Female Population
1,397
Sex Ratio
1,042.54
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
202
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
100
SC Population Share
7.38
ST Population
1,827
ST Male Population
872
ST Female Population
955
ST Population Share
66.75
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bara list 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara 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.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring 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
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
79.01 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16.59 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bara include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bara is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 10 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 599.62 hectares and irrigated land is 28.73 hectares (4.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
42.92 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
124.36
Net Area Sown In Hectares
599.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
570.89 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.73
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
12.14 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
CRM
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
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 Bara village located?
Bara is in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Bara village in?
Bara village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Bara village in?
Bara village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Bara under?
Bara comes under Jama Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bara?
The Census village code of Bara is 371810.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bara under?
Bara is listed under BARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jama.
What is the population of Bara village?
The village record lists 2,737 people and 572 households for Bara.
How many households are in Bara village?
The village record lists 572 households for Bara.
What is the male and female population of Bara?
The record lists 1,340 male residents and 1,397 female residents for Bara.
What is the sex ratio of Bara village?
The sex ratio of Bara is 1,042.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bara village?
The reported geographical area of Bara is 845.91 hectares.
What is the population density of Bara village?
The approximate population density of Bara is 323.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bara?
The nearest town listed for Bara is Dumka, about 0 km away.
How far is Bara from the district headquarters?
Bara is about 15 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bara from the sub-district headquarters?
Bara is about 15 km from Jama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bara?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Bara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara?
For Bara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 599.62 hectares and irrigated land is 28.73 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara. 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.