Bucham is an inhabited village in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370863, the Census 2011 record lists 549 people in 100 households and the reported area is 87.99 hectares. The local references include Barmesia Gram Panchayat, Shikaripara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 22 km.
In short:
Bucham is a village in Shikaripara Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370863 and 549 people in 100 households.
Village Code370863
Population549
Households100
Area87.99 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Detailed village profile
Bucham at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 549 people, 87.99 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Bucham, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bucham falls under Shikaripara Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 370863.
The record lists 549 people living in 100 households.
The reported village area is 87.99 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
Bucham
Census Village Code
370863
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shikaripara
Sub-district Census Code
02671
CD Block
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat
Barmesia
Households
100
Population
549
Male Population
292
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
880.14
Area
87.99 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816119
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 Density623.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.49 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.93%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bucham in the official administrative record. Census village code 370863, Barmesia Gram Panchayat and Shikaripara CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02671
Village Census Code
370863
CD Block Code
0177
Gram Panchayat Code
0026
CD Block Name
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat Name
Barmesia
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Bucham, about 22 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Shikaripara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
87.99 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 549 people in 100 households, with 292 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 5.49, and SC share is 0.36% and ST share is 12.93% for Bucham. Population density works out to about 623.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
100
Total Population
549
Male Population
292
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
880.14
Average Household Size
5.49
SC Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.36
ST Population
71
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
12.93
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bucham 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 Bucham. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bucham include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bucham include mobile phone coverage and black-topped 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
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bucham 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
Sports Field
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bucham is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bucham show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 37.66 hectares and irrigated land is 37.64 hectares (99.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
37.64
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.3 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
24.24 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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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not 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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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.
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 Bucham village located?
Bucham is in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Bucham village in?
Bucham village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Bucham village in?
Bucham village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Bucham under?
Bucham comes under Shikaripara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bucham?
The Census village code of Bucham is 370863.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bucham under?
Bucham is listed under BARMESIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikaripara.
What is the population of Bucham village?
The village record lists 549 people and 100 households for Bucham.
How many households are in Bucham village?
The village record lists 100 households for Bucham.
What is the male and female population of Bucham?
The record lists 292 male residents and 257 female residents for Bucham.
What is the sex ratio of Bucham village?
The sex ratio of Bucham is 880.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bucham village?
The reported geographical area of Bucham is 87.99 hectares.
What is the population density of Bucham village?
The approximate population density of Bucham is 623.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bucham?
The nearest town listed for Bucham is Dumka, about 22 km away.
How far is Bucham from the district headquarters?
Bucham is about 22 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bucham from the sub-district headquarters?
Bucham is about 8 km from Shikaripara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bucham?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bucham.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bucham?
For Bucham, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 37.66 hectares and irrigated land is 37.64 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bucham?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bucham. 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.