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Balamda Village

Balamda is an inhabited village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375404, the Census 2011 record lists 208 people in 46 households and the reported area is 111 hectares. The local references include Sindri Gram Panchayat, Erki(tamar II) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bundu at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Balamda is a village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375404 and 208 people in 46 households.
Village Code375404
Population208
Households46
Area111 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Balamda
Census Village Code
375404
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Erki(tamar II)
Sub-district Census Code
02705
CD Block
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat
Sindri
Households
46
Population
208
Male Population
92
Female Population
116
Sex Ratio
1,260.87
Area
111 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balamda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 208 people, 111 hectares of reported area and Bundu as the nearest town reference for Balamda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKhunti
Sub-districtErki(tamar II)
CD BlockErki(Tamar II)
Gram PanchayatSINDRI
  • Balamda falls under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375404.
  • The record lists 208 people living in 46 households.
  • The reported village area is 111 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bundu.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density187.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share58.17%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balamda in the official administrative record. Census village code 375404, Sindri Gram Panchayat and Erki(tamar II) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02705
Village Census Code
375404
CD Block Code
0211
Gram Panchayat Code
03
CD Block Name
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat Name
Sindri

Location and Distance

Bundu is the nearest town listed for Balamda, about 22 km away. Bundu 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
Erki
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bundu
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bundu
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
111 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 208 people in 46 households, with 92 male residents and 116 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 25% and ST share is 58.17% for Balamda. Population density works out to about 187.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
46
Total Population
208
Male Population
92
Female Population
116
Sex Ratio
1,260.87
Average Household Size
4.52
SC Population
52
SC Male Population
26
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
25
ST Population
121
ST Male Population
54
ST Female Population
67
ST Population Share
58.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balamda 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balamda 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 Balamda include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balamda is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balamda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 105.92 hectares and irrigated land is 0.1 hectares (0.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
0.96 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.75
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.55 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.35 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
105.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
105.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.1

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balamda village located?

Balamda is in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balamda village in?

Balamda village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Balamda village in?

Balamda village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balamda under?

Balamda comes under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balamda?

The Census village code of Balamda is 375404.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balamda under?

Balamda is listed under SINDRI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Erki(Tamar II).

What is the population of Balamda village?

The village record lists 208 people and 46 households for Balamda.

How many households are in Balamda village?

The village record lists 46 households for Balamda.

What is the male and female population of Balamda?

The record lists 92 male residents and 116 female residents for Balamda.

What is the sex ratio of Balamda village?

The sex ratio of Balamda is 1,260.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balamda village?

The reported geographical area of Balamda is 111 hectares.

What is the population density of Balamda village?

The approximate population density of Balamda is 187.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balamda?

The nearest town listed for Balamda is Bundu, about 22 km away.

How far is Balamda from the district headquarters?

Balamda is about 22 km from Bundu, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balamda from the sub-district headquarters?

Balamda is about 8 km from Erki, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Balamda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 105.92 hectares and irrigated land is 0.1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balamda.

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.