Indian Village Directory

Meghi Ghatwali Village

Meghi Ghatwali is an inhabited village in Jama Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371811, the Census 2011 record lists 429 people in 96 households and the reported area is 107 hectares. The local references include Bara Gram Panchayat, Jama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 21 km.

In short:

Meghi Ghatwali is a village in Jama Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371811 and 429 people in 96 households.

Village Code371811
Population429
Households96
Area107 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Meghi Ghatwali at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 429 people, 107 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Meghi Ghatwali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Jama
CD Block Jama
Gram Panchayat BARA
  • Meghi Ghatwali falls under Jama Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371811.
  • The record lists 429 people living in 96 households.
  • The reported village area is 107 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
Meghi Ghatwali
Census Village Code
371811
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
96
Population
429
Male Population
215
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
995.35
Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
21 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 400.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 56.88% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 97.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meghi Ghatwali in the official administrative record. Census village code 371811, Bara Gram Panchayat and Jama CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02674
Village Census Code
371811
CD Block Code
0180
CD Block Name
Jama
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Meghi Ghatwali, about 21 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
17 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
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 429 people in 96 households, with 215 male residents and 214 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 56.88% for Meghi Ghatwali. Population density works out to about 400.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
96
Total Population
429
Male Population
215
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
995.35
Average Household Size
4.47
ST Population
244
ST Male Population
124
ST Female Population
120
ST Population Share
56.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meghi Ghatwali 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meghi Ghatwali 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
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meghi Ghatwali show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.95 hectares and irrigated land is 79.6 hectares (97.1% 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
12.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
79.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
29.6 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 Meghi Ghatwali

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 Meghi Ghatwali village located?

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

Which district is Meghi Ghatwali village in?

Meghi Ghatwali village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Meghi Ghatwali village in?

Meghi Ghatwali village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Meghi Ghatwali under?

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

What is the Census village code of Meghi Ghatwali?

The Census village code of Meghi Ghatwali is 371811.

Which Gram Panchayat is Meghi Ghatwali under?

Meghi Ghatwali is listed under BARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jama.

What is the population of Meghi Ghatwali village?

The village record lists 429 people and 96 households for Meghi Ghatwali.

How many households are in Meghi Ghatwali village?

The village record lists 96 households for Meghi Ghatwali.

What is the male and female population of Meghi Ghatwali?

The record lists 215 male residents and 214 female residents for Meghi Ghatwali.

What is the sex ratio of Meghi Ghatwali village?

The sex ratio of Meghi Ghatwali is 995.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meghi Ghatwali village?

The reported geographical area of Meghi Ghatwali is 107 hectares.

What is the population density of Meghi Ghatwali village?

The approximate population density of Meghi Ghatwali is 400.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meghi Ghatwali?

The nearest town listed for Meghi Ghatwali is Dumka, about 21 km away.

How far is Meghi Ghatwali from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Meghi Ghatwali from the sub-district headquarters?

Meghi Ghatwali is about 17 km from Jama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meghi Ghatwali?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Meghi Ghatwali.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Meghi Ghatwali?

For Meghi Ghatwali, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.95 hectares and irrigated land is 79.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meghi Ghatwali?

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