Indian Village Directory

Bhalu Village

Bhalu is an inhabited village in Dulmi Sub-district of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 369157, the Census 2011 record lists 1,319 people in 269 households and the reported area is 207.37 hectares. The local references include Siru Gram Panchayat, Dulmi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chitarpur at about 11 km.

In short:

Bhalu is a village in Dulmi Sub-district, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 369157 and 1,319 people in 269 households.

Village Code369157
Population1,319
Households269
Area207.37 hectares
Nearest TownChitarpur

Detailed village profile

Bhalu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,319 people, 207.37 hectares of reported area and Chitarpur as the nearest town reference for Bhalu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Ramgarh
Sub-district Dulmi
CD Block Dulmi
Gram Panchayat SIRU
  • Bhalu falls under Dulmi Sub-district in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 369157.
  • The record lists 1,319 people living in 269 households.
  • The reported village area is 207.37 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chitarpur.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalu
Census Village Code
369157
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ramgarh
District Census Code
361
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dulmi
Sub-district Census Code
02663
CD Block
Dulmi
Gram Panchayat
Siru
Households
269
Population
1,319
Male Population
673
Female Population
646
Sex Ratio
959.88
Area
207.37 hectares
Area
2.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Chitarpur
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825125
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 Density 636.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.44% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 11.75% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalu in the official administrative record. Census village code 369157, Siru Gram Panchayat and Dulmi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
361
Sub-district Census Code
02663
Village Census Code
369157
CD Block Code
0169
CD Block Name
Dulmi
Gram Panchayat Name
Siru

Location and Distance

Chitarpur is the nearest town listed for Bhalu, about 11 km away. Ramgarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dulmi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Ramgarh
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ramgarh Cantonment(c.b.)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
47 km
Nearest Town
Chitarpur
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
207.37 hectares
Area
2.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,319 people in 269 households, with 673 male residents and 646 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 6.44% and ST share is 11.75% for Bhalu. Population density works out to about 636.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
269
Total Population
1,319
Male Population
673
Female Population
646
Sex Ratio
959.88
Average Household Size
4.9
SC Population
85
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
6.44
ST Population
155
ST Male Population
84
ST Female Population
71
ST Population Share
11.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalu list 1 government 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
Government School For Disabled Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalu include 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
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
25.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhalu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhalu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhalu is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhalu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 74.07 hectares and irrigated land is 53.35 hectares (72% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
62.17 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.03
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
74.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
53.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
53.35
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
50 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalu village located?

Bhalu is in Dulmi Sub-district of Ramgarh district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bhalu village in?

Bhalu village is in Ramgarh district.

Which state is Bhalu village in?

Bhalu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bhalu under?

Bhalu comes under Dulmi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalu?

The Census village code of Bhalu is 369157.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhalu under?

Bhalu is listed under SIRU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dulmi.

What is the population of Bhalu village?

The village record lists 1,319 people and 269 households for Bhalu.

How many households are in Bhalu village?

The village record lists 269 households for Bhalu.

What is the male and female population of Bhalu?

The record lists 673 male residents and 646 female residents for Bhalu.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalu village?

The sex ratio of Bhalu is 959.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalu village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalu is 207.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalu village?

The approximate population density of Bhalu is 636.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalu?

The nearest town listed for Bhalu is Chitarpur, about 11 km away.

How far is Bhalu from the district headquarters?

Bhalu is about 24 km from Ramgarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalu from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalu is about 7 km from Dulmi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalu?

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

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

For Bhalu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 74.07 hectares and irrigated land is 53.35 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.