Indian Village Directory

Jama Village

Jama is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371862, the Census 2011 record lists 316 people in 68 households and the reported area is 150 hectares. The local references include Nawadih Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 17 km.

In short:

Jama is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371862 and 316 people in 68 households.

Village Code371862
Population316
Households68
Area150 hectares

Detailed village profile

Jama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 316 people, 150 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 NAWADIH
  • Jama falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371862.
  • The record lists 316 people living in 68 households.
  • The reported village area is 150 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.

Before You Use This Data

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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
371862
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
Nawadih
Households
68
Population
316
Male Population
149
Female Population
167
Sex Ratio
1,120.81
Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
17 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 210.67 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 96.84% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 52.5% 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 371862, Nawadih Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371862
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Nawadih

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Jama, about 17 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 316 people in 68 households, with 149 male residents and 167 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.84% for Jama. Population density works out to about 210.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
68
Total Population
316
Male Population
149
Female Population
167
Sex Ratio
1,120.81
Average Household Size
4.65
ST Population
306
ST Male Population
144
ST Female Population
162
ST Population Share
96.84
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Jama, including counts where the source provides them.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG 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
Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jama include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jama 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 84.36 hectares and irrigated land is 44.28 hectares (52.5% 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
40.02
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.28
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
22.28 hectares

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.

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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
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 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 371862.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jama under?

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

What is the population of Jama village?

The village record lists 316 people and 68 households for Jama.

How many households are in Jama village?

The village record lists 68 households for Jama.

What is the male and female population of Jama?

The record lists 149 male residents and 167 female residents for Jama.

What is the sex ratio of Jama village?

The sex ratio of Jama is 1,120.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jama village?

The reported geographical area of Jama is 150 hectares.

What is the population density of Jama village?

The approximate population density of Jama is 210.67 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 17 km away.

How far is Jama from the district headquarters?

Jama is about 17 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jama from the sub-district headquarters?

Jama is listed about 18 km from its sub-district headquarters in the available records.

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

For Jama, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 84.36 hectares and irrigated land is 44.28 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.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jama.

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.