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Sighini Village

Sighini is an inhabited village in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370728, the Census 2011 record lists 189 people in 36 households and the reported area is 136.52 hectares. The local references include Astajodda Gram Panchayat, Kathikund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Sighini is a village in Kathikund Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370728 and 189 people in 36 households.
Village Code370728
Population189
Households36
Area136.52 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Key Village Facts

Village
Sighini
Census Village Code
370728
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kathikund
Sub-district Census Code
02670
CD Block
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat
Astajodda
Households
36
Population
189
Male Population
92
Female Population
97
Sex Ratio
1,054.35
Area
136.52 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814103
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sighini at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 189 people, 136.52 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Sighini, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtKathikund
CD BlockKathikund
Gram PanchayatASTAJODDA
  • Sighini falls under Kathikund Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370728.
  • The record lists 189 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 136.52 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density138.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share35.45%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sighini in the official administrative record. Census village code 370728, Astajodda Gram Panchayat and Kathikund CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02670
Village Census Code
370728
CD Block Code
0176
CD Block Name
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat Name
Astajodda

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Sighini, about 18 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kathikund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
136.52 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 189 people in 36 households, with 92 male residents and 97 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 35.45% for Sighini. Population density works out to about 138.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
189
Male Population
92
Female Population
97
Sex Ratio
1,054.35
Average Household Size
5.25
ST Population
67
ST Male Population
29
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
35.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sighini 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 Sighini. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sighini 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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sighini include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sighini 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 Sighini show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 22.84 hectares and irrigated land is 2.51 hectares (11% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
60.23 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.48
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.48 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.82 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24.14 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.51
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.26 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sighini

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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 CRM 814103 Dumka Kathikund Bara Kathikund Kathikund Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814103

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 Sighini village located?

Sighini is in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sighini village in?

Sighini village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Sighini village in?

Sighini village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sighini under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sighini?

The Census village code of Sighini is 370728.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sighini under?

Sighini is listed under ASTAJODDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kathikund.

What is the population of Sighini village?

The village record lists 189 people and 36 households for Sighini.

How many households are in Sighini village?

The village record lists 36 households for Sighini.

What is the male and female population of Sighini?

The record lists 92 male residents and 97 female residents for Sighini.

What is the sex ratio of Sighini village?

The sex ratio of Sighini is 1,054.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sighini village?

The reported geographical area of Sighini is 136.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Sighini village?

The approximate population density of Sighini is 138.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sighini?

The nearest town listed for Sighini is Dumka, about 18 km away.

How far is Sighini from the district headquarters?

Sighini is about 18 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sighini from the sub-district headquarters?

Sighini is about 7 km from Kathikund, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sighini?

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

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

For Sighini, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 22.84 hectares and irrigated land is 2.51 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sighini. These records include 1 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.