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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SNEHLATA HEMBROM BESRA

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LGD code: 370469
Pincode: 814110
Population: 468
Households: 125
Literacy rate: 44.9%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 276
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Basko compares

Literacy rate

44.9%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Basko: 44.9%
Ramgarh mandal: 46.2%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

−50 vs mandal average

Basko: 950
Ramgarh mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

3.7

−1.0 vs mandal average

Basko: 3.7
Ramgarh mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Basko

LGD code: 370469
Pincode: 814110
Population (Census 2011): 468
Population (projected 2026): 552
Households: 125
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 44.9%
Coordinates: 24.17669°N, 86.94110°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SNEHLATA HEMBROM BESRA
Block / Mandal: Ramgarh

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

Basko — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

468

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

552

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

125

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

147

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: 468Census 2011
Households: 125Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 147

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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Mandal centre

Ramgarh · ≈ 3.3 km

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District centre

Dumka · ≈ 18 km

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What is the pincode of Basko?

The pincode of Basko, Ramgarh mandal, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814110.

In which district is Basko located?

Basko is a village in Ramgarh mandal of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Basko as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basko village has a population of 468 across 125 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basko?

The current sarpanch of Basko gram panchayat is SNEHLATA HEMBROM BESRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basko in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basko in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Basko?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basko village is 44.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Basko?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basko village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basko?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basko, 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.

How far is Basko from Dumka district centre?

Basko is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dumka district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Basko?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basko village is 370469.

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What is the literacy rate in Basko?

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Basko on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Basko

What is the pincode of Basko?

In which district is Basko located?

What is the population of Basko as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basko?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basko in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basko in?

What is the literacy rate in Basko?

What is the sex ratio in Basko?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basko?

How far is Basko from Dumka district centre?

What is the LGD code of Basko?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basko — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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