Indian Village Directory

Bhalka Village

Bhalka is an inhabited village in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371933, the Census 2011 record lists 429 people in 110 households and the reported area is 135 hectares. The local references include Kolarkanda Gram Panchayat, Masalia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Bhalka is a village in Masalia Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371933 and 429 people in 110 households.
Village Code371933
Population429
Households110
Area135 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalka
Census Village Code
371933
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Masalia
Sub-district Census Code
02675
CD Block
Masalia
Gram Panchayat
Kolarkanda
Households
110
Population
429
Male Population
211
Female Population
218
Sex Ratio
1,033.18
Area
135 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814119
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhalka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 429 people, 135 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Bhalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtMasalia
CD BlockMasalia
Gram PanchayatKOLARKANDA
  • Bhalka falls under Masalia Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371933.
  • The record lists 429 people living in 110 households.
  • The reported village area is 135 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 Density317.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share39.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalka in the official administrative record. Census village code 371933, Kolarkanda Gram Panchayat and Masalia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02675
Village Census Code
371933
CD Block Code
0181
Gram Panchayat Code
016
CD Block Name
Masalia
Gram Panchayat Name
Kolarkanda

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Bhalka, about 35 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Masalia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
320 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
P. Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
40 km
Total Geographical Area
135 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 429 people in 110 households, with 211 male residents and 218 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.77% for Bhalka. Population density works out to about 317.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
110
Total Population
429
Male Population
211
Female Population
218
Sex Ratio
1,033.18
Average Household Size
3.9
ST Population
428
ST Male Population
210
ST Female Population
218
ST Population Share
99.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalka list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalka 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
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
2.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhalka 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 Bhalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 60.68 hectares and irrigated land is 24.22 hectares (39.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
29.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.22 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.08 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36.46 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
24.22
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
7 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
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhalka

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
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
1
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 ATM 814119 Dumka Dumka Gando Dumka Gando, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814119
State Bank of India ATM 814119 Dumka Shikaripara Patabari Sikaripara Road Sikaripara Road, Pattabari, Teh.shikaripara, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814119

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 Bhalka village located?

Bhalka is in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bhalka village in?

Bhalka village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Bhalka village in?

Bhalka village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bhalka under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bhalka?

The Census village code of Bhalka is 371933.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhalka under?

Bhalka is listed under KOLARKANDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Masalia.

What is the population of Bhalka village?

The village record lists 429 people and 110 households for Bhalka.

How many households are in Bhalka village?

The village record lists 110 households for Bhalka.

What is the male and female population of Bhalka?

The record lists 211 male residents and 218 female residents for Bhalka.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalka village?

The sex ratio of Bhalka is 1,033.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalka village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalka is 135 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalka village?

The approximate population density of Bhalka is 317.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalka?

The nearest town listed for Bhalka is Dumka, about 35 km away.

How far is Bhalka from the district headquarters?

Bhalka is about 35 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalka from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalka is about 30 km from Masalia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalka?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhalka.

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

For Bhalka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 60.68 hectares and irrigated land is 24.22 hectares.

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

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