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Bichkara Village

Bichkara is an inhabited village in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 372087, the Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 48 households and the reported area is 112 hectares. The local references include Baskidih Gram Panchayat, Masalia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 51 km.

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Quick answer: Bichkara is a village in Masalia Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 372087 and 196 people in 48 households.
Village Code372087
Population196
Households48
Area112 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Bichkara
Census Village Code
372087
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
Baskidih
Households
48
Population
196
Male Population
102
Female Population
94
Sex Ratio
921.57
Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
51 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bichkara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 196 people, 112 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Bichkara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtMasalia
CD BlockMasalia
Gram PanchayatBASKIDIH
  • Bichkara falls under Masalia Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 372087.
  • The record lists 196 people living in 48 households.
  • The reported village area is 112 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 Density175 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bichkara in the official administrative record. Census village code 372087, Baskidih Gram Panchayat and Masalia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02675
Village Census Code
372087
CD Block Code
0181
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Masalia
Gram Panchayat Name
Baskidih

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Bichkara, about 51 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Masalia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Paschim Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
70 km
Distance from Nearest Town
51 km
Total Geographical Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 48 households, with 102 male residents and 94 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Bichkara. Population density works out to about 175 people per sq km.

Total Households
48
Total Population
196
Male Population
102
Female Population
94
Sex Ratio
921.57
Average Household Size
4.08
ST Population
196
ST Male Population
102
ST Female Population
94
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bichkara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bichkara 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bichkara 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 Bichkara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 25.76 hectares and irrigated land is 6.46 hectares (25.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
20.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
33.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.94 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.29 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.46
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.98 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bichkara

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
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
ATM 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 ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, 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 Bichkara village located?

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

Which district is Bichkara village in?

Bichkara village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Bichkara village in?

Bichkara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bichkara under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bichkara?

The Census village code of Bichkara is 372087.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bichkara under?

Bichkara is listed under BASKIDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Masalia.

What is the population of Bichkara village?

The village record lists 196 people and 48 households for Bichkara.

How many households are in Bichkara village?

The village record lists 48 households for Bichkara.

What is the male and female population of Bichkara?

The record lists 102 male residents and 94 female residents for Bichkara.

What is the sex ratio of Bichkara village?

The sex ratio of Bichkara is 921.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bichkara village?

The reported geographical area of Bichkara is 112 hectares.

What is the population density of Bichkara village?

The approximate population density of Bichkara is 175 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bichkara?

The nearest town listed for Bichkara is Dumka, about 51 km away.

How far is Bichkara from the district headquarters?

Bichkara is about 45 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bichkara from the sub-district headquarters?

Bichkara is about 35 km from Masalia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bichkara?

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

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

For Bichkara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 25.76 hectares and irrigated land is 6.46 hectares.

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

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