Indian Village Directory

Sighni Village

Sighni is an inhabited village in Jarmundi Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370049, the Census 2011 record lists 369 people in 86 households and the reported area is 57.78 hectares. The local references include Gardaamarkunda Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 48 km.

In short:

Sighni is a village in Jarmundi Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370049 and 369 people in 86 households.

Village Code370049
Population369
Households86
Area57.78 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Sighni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 369 people, 57.78 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Sighni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Jarmundi
CD Block Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat GARDAAMARKUNDA
  • Sighni falls under Jarmundi Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370049.
  • The record lists 369 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.78 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
Sighni
Census Village Code
370049
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jarmundi
Sub-district Census Code
02667
CD Block
Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat
Gardaamarkunda
Households
86
Population
369
Male Population
184
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
1,005.43
Area
57.78 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814120
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 638.63 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 17.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sighni in the official administrative record. Census village code 370049, Gardaamarkunda Gram Panchayat and Jarmundi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02667
Village Census Code
370049
CD Block Code
0173
CD Block Name
Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat Name
Gardaamarkunda

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Sighni, about 48 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jarmundi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi (Jharkhand)
Distance within State/UT
230 km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
57.78 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 369 people in 86 households, with 184 male residents and 185 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 3.52% and ST share is 0% for Sighni. Population density works out to about 638.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
369
Male Population
184
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
1,005.43
Average Household Size
4.29
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
3.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sighni 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sighni include hand pump 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.88 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sighni show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Tobacco, net sown area is 28.4 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares (17.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tobacco
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.19 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.76 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
28.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.92 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
1.98 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

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 Sighni

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
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 50%
CRM 6 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 33%
Central Bank of India 2 17%
Indian Bank 2 17%
Uco Bank 1 8.3%
Axis Bank Limited 1 8.3%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Raypur Opposite Ks Ganga Hospital, Deoghar Road, Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhand 814141 Ks Ganga Hospital Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhan…
Axis Bank Limited CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Dist Dumka, Pincode 814141, Jharkhand. Ground Floor, Dumka Deoghar Main Road, Near Middle School, Jarmundi, Po Ps Jarmu…
State Bank of India ATM 814118 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Nandi Chowk, Basukinath Nandi Chowk, Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814118
Indian Bank ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Dumka Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
Uco Bank ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jharkhand Pagal Baba House at and Po Jarmundi Basukinath Distt Dumka, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
Bank of India CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Basukinath Dist Dumka Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
Central Bank of India ATM 814145 Dumka Jarmundi Nonihat Nunihat Nunihat-814145, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814145
State Bank of India ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jarmundi Jarmundi, Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141

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 Sighni village located?

Sighni is in Jarmundi Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sighni village in?

Sighni village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Sighni village in?

Sighni village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sighni under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sighni?

The Census village code of Sighni is 370049.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sighni under?

Sighni is listed under GARDAAMARKUNDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jarmundi.

What is the population of Sighni village?

The village record lists 369 people and 86 households for Sighni.

How many households are in Sighni village?

The village record lists 86 households for Sighni.

What is the male and female population of Sighni?

The record lists 184 male residents and 185 female residents for Sighni.

What is the sex ratio of Sighni village?

The sex ratio of Sighni is 1,005.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sighni village?

The reported geographical area of Sighni is 57.78 hectares.

What is the population density of Sighni village?

The approximate population density of Sighni is 638.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sighni?

The nearest town listed for Sighni is Dumka, about 48 km away.

How far is Sighni from the district headquarters?

Sighni is about 50 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sighni from the sub-district headquarters?

Sighni is about 15 km from Jarmundi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sighni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sighni.

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

For Sighni, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Tobacco, net sown area is 28.4 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares.

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

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sighni. These records include 7 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.