Biskata village, Majhgaon block | Pincode 833214

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Chandni Jerai

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LGD code: 378459
Pincode: 833214
Post office: Hatgamaria
Population: 289
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 28.7%
Sex ratio: 818 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 160

Census 2011 · in context

How Biskata compares

By population, Biskata ranks #77 of 88 villages in Majhgaon mandal.

Literacy rate

28.7%

−13.5% vs mandal average

Biskata: 28.7%
Majhgaon mandal: 42.2%
West Singhbhum district: 48.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

818

−206 vs mandal average

Biskata: 818
Majhgaon mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Biskata: 4.9
Majhgaon mandal: 5.2

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

Biskata at a glance

Biskata is a village of 289 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Majhgaon block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, the 77th-largest of 88 villages in Majhgaon block. Literacy is 29%, 14 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 818 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 833214, served by Hatgamaria post office; the LGD village code is 378459. The sarpanch is Chandni Jerai, and the village votes in Majhgaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niral Purty. The population is estimated at 341 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Biskata · this village	289	29%	—
Tartaria · Majhgaon	842	38%	—
Ichapi · Majhgaon	748	45%	—
Mangapat · Majhgaon	741	34%	—
Kulwai · Majhgaon	662	41%	—
Ritusai · Majhgaon	635	29%	—
Dindiburu · Majhgaon	555	51%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Biskata

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: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
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: CHAIBASA
Distance to nearest town (km): 73
Distance to district HQ (km): 73
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TARTARIA
Total area (ha): 164
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 75.32

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

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Key facts — Biskata

LGD code: 378459
Pincode: 833214
Post office: Hatgamaria
Population (Census 2011): 289
Population (projected 2026): 341
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 818
Literacy rate: 28.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Singhbhum
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Majhgaon
Member of Parliament: Joba Majhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niral Purty
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Chandni Jerai
Block / Mandal: Majhgaon

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 West Singhbhum district level

Then & Now

Biskata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

289

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

341

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

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: 289Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 818 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3412026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 projection
Active job cards: 1,56,149MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 74,249MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · West Singhbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · West Singhbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · West Singhbhum 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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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

Reported by India Development 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
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India9 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch9 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Biskata

What is the pincode of Biskata?

The pincode of Biskata, Majhgaon block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is 833214. The post office is Hatgamaria.

Which post office delivers to Biskata?

Mail for Biskata is delivered through Hatgamaria post office, pincode 833214, in Majhgaon block, West Singhbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Biskata located?

Biskata is a village in Majhgaon block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Biskata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Biskata village has a population of 289 across 59 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Biskata?

The current sarpanch of Biskata gram panchayat is Chandni Jerai.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Biskata in?

Biskata falls under the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Biskata in?

Biskata falls under the Majhgaon assembly constituency (AC #53) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Biskata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Biskata village is 28.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Biskata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Biskata village is 818 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Biskata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Biskata, 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 Biskata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Biskata village is 378459.

How big is Biskata compared to other villages in Majhgaon block?

Biskata ranks 77 of 88 villages in Majhgaon block by Census 2011 population (289 residents).

Who is the MLA of Biskata?

Biskata falls under Majhgaon assembly constituency (AC 53). The sitting MLA is Niral Purty (JMM).

Who is the MP for Biskata?

Biskata is in Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Joba Majhi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Biskata in 2026?

Biskata is estimated at 341 people in 2026, up about 18% from 289 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Biskata in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Biskata?

Chandni Jerai is the sarpanch of Biskata gram panchayat, Majhgaon block. See the sarpanch list of Majhgaon 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
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