Babupur village, Saraiyahat block | Pincode 814145

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Babupur is a village in Saraiyahat mandal, Dumka district, Jharkhand, with a population of 718 in 147 households and a literacy rate of 43%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHITA SOREN

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LGD code: 369299
Pincode: 814145
Post office: Nonihat
Population: 718
Households: 147
Literacy rate: 43%
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 357
Distance to district centre: 103 km
Distance to mandal centre: 100 km
Distance to Ranchi: 307 km
Distance to Kolkata: 276 km
Nearest railway station: Tinpahar Junction · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Babupur compares

By population, Babupur ranks #59 of 352 villages in Saraiyahat mandal.

Literacy rate

43.0%

−5.4% vs mandal average

Babupur: 43.0%
Saraiyahat mandal: 48.4%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

973

+32 vs mandal average

Babupur: 973
Saraiyahat mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Babupur: 4.9
Saraiyahat mandal: 5.0

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

Babupur at a glance

Babupur is a village of 718 people in 147 households (Census 2011) in Saraiyahat block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 59th-largest of 352 villages in Saraiyahat block. Literacy is 43%, 5 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 973 women per 1,000 men. It lies 103 km from the Dumka district centre, 9 km from Jamnagar, the nearest town, 1 km from Tinpahar Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814145, served by Nonihat post office; the LGD village code is 369299. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia, 1 km away. The sarpanch is CHITA SOREN, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 128 in 2026, down 82% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Babupur · this village	718	43%	—
Babupur · Barhait	1,931	44%	0 km N
Babupur · Hiranpur	2,242	27%	0 km N
Babupur · Pathargama	270	63%	0 km N
Babupur · Saraiyahat	584	66%	0 km N
Babupur · Ramgarh	186	50%	0 km N
Babupur · Dumka	521	44%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Babupur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PATHARA
Total area (ha): 163
Irrigated area (ha): 3.05
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Babupur

LGD code: 369299
Pincode: 814145
Post office: Nonihat
Population (Census 2011): 718
Population (projected 2026): 128
Households: 147
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 973
Literacy rate: 43.0%
Coordinates: 24.98714°N, 87.74629°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHITA SOREN
Block / Mandal: Saraiyahat

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

Babupur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

718

Census 2011 baseline

-82.2%

Population · 2026

128

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

147

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 718Census 2011
Households: 147Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1282026 proj. · -82.2% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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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Getting there

How to reach Babupur

Mandal centre

Saraiyahat · ≈ 100 km

≈ 3 h 25 min by car · 4 h 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dumka · ≈ 103 km

≈ 3 h 32 min by car · 4 h 12 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,429 people

Jamnagar · ≈ 8.8 km

≈ 18 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi307 kmcapital
Kolkata276 km
Delhi1120 km
Hyderabad1278 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTinpahar Junction1 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil36 km
CollegeD.N.C. College49 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station31 km

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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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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
India Development Review6 days ago
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Babupur

What is the pincode of Babupur?

The pincode of Babupur, Saraiyahat block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814145. The post office is Nonihat.

Which post office delivers to Babupur?

Mail for Babupur is delivered through Nonihat post office, pincode 814145, in Saraiyahat block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Babupur located?

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

What is the population of Babupur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Babupur village has a population of 718 across 147 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Babupur?

The current sarpanch of Babupur gram panchayat is CHITA SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babupur in?

Babupur falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babupur in?

Babupur falls under the Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC #12) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Babupur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Babupur village is 43.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Babupur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Babupur village is 973 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babupur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Babupur, 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 Babupur from Dumka district centre?

Babupur is approximately 103 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 Babupur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Babupur village is 369299.

Which is the nearest town to Babupur?

Jamnagar (population 14,429, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Babupur in a straight line.

How big is Babupur compared to other villages in Saraiyahat block?

Babupur ranks 59 of 352 villages in Saraiyahat block by Census 2011 population (718 residents).

How far is Babupur from Ranchi?

Babupur is about 307 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 400 km.

How far is Babupur from Kolkata?

Babupur is about 276 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 358 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Babupur?

Tinpahar Junction is the nearest railway station to Babupur, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Babupur?

Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia is the nearest hospital or health centre to Babupur, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Babupur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Babupur, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MLA of Babupur?

Babupur falls under Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC 12). The sitting MLA is Devendra Kunwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Babupur?

Babupur is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Babupur in 2026?

Babupur is estimated at 128 people in 2026, down about 82% from 718 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Babupur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Babupur?

CHITA SOREN is the sarpanch of Babupur gram panchayat, Saraiyahat block. See the sarpanch list of Saraiyahat 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)