Indian Village Directory

Sijua Village

Sijua is an inhabited village in Ranishwar Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371288, the Census 2011 record lists 874 people in 187 households and the reported area is 181 hectares. The local references include Banskuli Gram Panchayat, Ranishwar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 38 km.

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Quick answer: Sijua is a village in Ranishwar Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371288 and 874 people in 187 households.
Village Code371288
Population874
Households187
Area181 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sijua
Census Village Code
371288
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ranishwar
Sub-district Census Code
02672
CD Block
Ranishwar
Gram Panchayat
Banskuli
Households
187
Population
874
Male Population
423
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
1,066.19
Area
181 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814144
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sijua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 874 people, 181 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Sijua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtRanishwar
CD BlockRanishwar
Gram PanchayatBANSKULI
  • Sijua falls under Ranishwar Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371288.
  • The record lists 874 people living in 187 households.
  • The reported village area is 181 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density482.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share56.06%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sijua in the official administrative record. Census village code 371288, Banskuli Gram Panchayat and Ranishwar CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02672
Village Census Code
371288
CD Block Code
0178
CD Block Name
Ranishwar
Gram Panchayat Name
Banskuli

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Sijua, about 38 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
181 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 874 people in 187 households, with 423 male residents and 451 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 4% and ST share is 56.06% for Sijua. Population density works out to about 482.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
187
Total Population
874
Male Population
423
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
1,066.19
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
35
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
4
ST Population
490
ST Male Population
232
ST Female Population
258
ST Population Share
56.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sijua list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sijua. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sijua 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.78 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sijua include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sijua is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sijua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 40.89 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
6.54 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
38.63
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
25.27 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.29 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.49 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
41.81 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.89 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sijua

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
2

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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

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 814148 Dumka Ranishwar Kumirdaha Dumka Kumirdaha, Teh.dumka, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814148
State Bank of India CRM 814148 Dumka Ranishwar Ranigram Dumka Ranishwar, Mouza Ranishwar, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814148
State Bank of India ATM 816118 Dumka Ranishwar Asanbani Village Asanbani Near Hatia, Asanbani, Dumka, Jharkhand, 816118

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 Sijua village located?

Sijua is in Ranishwar Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sijua village in?

Sijua village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Sijua village in?

Sijua village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sijua under?

Sijua comes under Ranishwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sijua?

The Census village code of Sijua is 371288.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sijua under?

Sijua is listed under BANSKULI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ranishwar.

What is the population of Sijua village?

The village record lists 874 people and 187 households for Sijua.

How many households are in Sijua village?

The village record lists 187 households for Sijua.

What is the male and female population of Sijua?

The record lists 423 male residents and 451 female residents for Sijua.

What is the sex ratio of Sijua village?

The sex ratio of Sijua is 1,066.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sijua village?

The reported geographical area of Sijua is 181 hectares.

What is the population density of Sijua village?

The approximate population density of Sijua is 482.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sijua?

The nearest town listed for Sijua is Dumka, about 38 km away.

How far is Sijua from the district headquarters?

Sijua is about 38 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sijua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Sijua.

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

For Sijua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 40.89 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sijua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sijua.

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.