Indian Village Directory

Jama Village

Jama is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371726, the Census 2011 record lists 843 people in 178 households and the reported area is 161 hectares. The local references include Mahubona Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 0 km.

In short:

Jama is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371726 and 843 people in 178 households.

Village Code371726
Population843
Households178
Area161 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Jama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 843 people, 161 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Jama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Jama
CD Block Jama
Gram Panchayat MAHUBONA
  • Jama falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371726.
  • The record lists 843 people living in 178 households.
  • The reported village area is 161 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Jama
Census Village Code
371726
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
Mahubona
Households
178
Population
843
Male Population
413
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
1,041.16
Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
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 Density 523.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.56% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 22.89% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 22.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jama in the official administrative record. Census village code 371726, Mahubona Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371726
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahubona

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Jama, about 0 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jama
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Total Geographical Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 843 people in 178 households, with 413 male residents and 430 female residents. The average household size is 4.74, and SC share is 3.56% and ST share is 22.89% for Jama. Population density works out to about 523.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
178
Total Population
843
Male Population
413
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
1,041.16
Average Household Size
4.74
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
15
SC Population Share
3.56
ST Population
193
ST Male Population
88
ST Female Population
105
ST Population Share
22.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jama list 3 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
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 Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position 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
2
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary 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 Jama include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.18 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jama 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
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
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
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jama include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jama is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 17.61 hectares and irrigated land is 3.9 hectares (22.1% 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
0.72
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.75 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.04 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
104.43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.53 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.74 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.35 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jama

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 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 Jama village located?

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

Which district is Jama village in?

Jama village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Jama village in?

Jama village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Jama under?

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

What is the Census village code of Jama?

The Census village code of Jama is 371726.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jama under?

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

What is the population of Jama village?

The village record lists 843 people and 178 households for Jama.

How many households are in Jama village?

The village record lists 178 households for Jama.

What is the male and female population of Jama?

The record lists 413 male residents and 430 female residents for Jama.

What is the sex ratio of Jama village?

The sex ratio of Jama is 1,041.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jama village?

The reported geographical area of Jama is 161 hectares.

What is the population density of Jama village?

The approximate population density of Jama is 523.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jama?

The nearest town listed for Jama is Dumka, about 0 km away.

How far is Jama from the district headquarters?

Jama is about 16 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jama from the sub-district headquarters?

Jama is listed about 0 km from its sub-district headquarters in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jama?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Jama.

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

For Jama, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 17.61 hectares and irrigated land is 3.9 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jama. 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.