Bankdih village, Dumka block | Pincode 814158

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

USHA DEVI

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LGD code: 371460
Pincode: 814158
Post office: Guhiajori
Population: 187
Households: 39
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Sex ratio: 1174 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 77

Census 2011 · in context

How Bankdih compares

By population, Bankdih ranks #200 of 273 villages in Dumka mandal.

Literacy rate

52.4%

−4.8% vs mandal average

Bankdih: 52.4%
Dumka mandal: 57.2%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,174

+184 vs mandal average

Bankdih: 1,174
Dumka mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

4.8

Same as the mandal average

Bankdih: 4.8
Dumka mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bankdih at a glance

Bankdih is a village of 187 people in 39 households (Census 2011) in Dumka block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 200th-largest of 273 villages in Dumka block. Literacy is 52%, 5 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,174 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814158, served by Guhiajori post office; the LGD village code is 371460. The sarpanch is USHA DEVI, and the village votes in Sarath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uday Shankar Singh. The population is estimated at 220 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bankdih · this village	187	52%	—
Kerabani · Dumka	702	43%	—
Ghatghagra · Dumka	561	50%	—
Ranidinda · Dumka	525	35%	—
Hathimarabelmi · Dumka	522	34%	—
Patharpani · Dumka	479	49%	—
Nawadih · Dumka	438	41%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bankdih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 94
Irrigated area (ha): 3.43
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bankdih

LGD code: 371460
Pincode: 814158
Post office: Guhiajori
Population (Census 2011): 187
Population (projected 2026): 220
Households: 39
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1174
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: USHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Dumka

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dumka district level

Then & Now

Bankdih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

187

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

220

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 187Census 2011
Households: 39Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1174 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2202026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 462026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,862MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 90,738MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 946NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dumka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dumka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dumka district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.in20h ago
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bankdih

What is the pincode of Bankdih?

The pincode of Bankdih, Dumka block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814158. The post office is Guhiajori.

Which post office delivers to Bankdih?

Mail for Bankdih is delivered through Guhiajori post office, pincode 814158, in Dumka block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bankdih located?

Bankdih is a village in Dumka block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bankdih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bankdih village has a population of 187 across 39 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bankdih?

The current sarpanch of Bankdih gram panchayat is USHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bankdih in?

Bankdih falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bankdih in?

Bankdih falls under the Sarath assembly constituency (AC #14) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bankdih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bankdih village is 52.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bankdih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bankdih village is 1174 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bankdih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bankdih, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bankdih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bankdih village is 371460.

How big is Bankdih compared to other villages in Dumka block?

Bankdih ranks 200 of 273 villages in Dumka block by Census 2011 population (187 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bankdih?

Bankdih falls under Sarath assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Uday Shankar Singh (JMM).

Who is the MP for Bankdih?

Bankdih is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Bankdih in 2026?

Bankdih is estimated at 220 people in 2026, up about 18% from 187 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bankdih in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Bankdih in Dumka district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bankdih?

USHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Bankdih gram panchayat, Dumka block. See the sarpanch list of Dumka block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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