Bami
Bami is a revenue village in Pratappur block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 443 in 88 households (Census 2011).
443 souls. 88 homes.
Pratappur block, Chatra district, Jharkhand.
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Bami today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Bami is a village in Pratappur block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 443 people in 88 households, with a literacy rate of 47.6%. It is administered by the Yogiyara gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825404.
Gram panchayat
Bami is in the Yogiyara gram panchayat.
Other villages in Yogiyara
- Jogiara
- Kukurman
- Bhaluahi
- Lidik
- Kundi
- Muria
- Barhe
- Shikarpur
- Ahirpurwa
- Lonhri
- Mairag Kalan
- Bara
- Kuba
- Gangpur
- Jojokhap
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bami compares
By population, Bami ranks #93 of 171 inhabited villages in Pratappur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Bami had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Bami at a glance
Bami is a village of 443 people in 88 households (Census 2011) in Pratappur block, Chatra district, Jharkhand, the 93rd of 171 inhabited villages in Pratappur block by population. Literacy is 47.6%, 5.6 points below the block figure of 53.2%, and the sex ratio is 885 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825404; the LGD village code is 348467.
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Key facts — Bami
Villages sharing pincode 825404
Other villages in Pratappur block
View all 176 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 443Census 2011
- Male / female
- 235 / 208
- Households
- 88
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 47.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Bami on the map
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Bami · 24.2886° N, 84.5689° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 6 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Chatra district
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra–Itkhori Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra– Gidhour Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra Double Circuit Transmission Line
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Bami
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Essential services & places near Bami
Bami isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pratappur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices240 in Chatra district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics97 in Chatra district
Hospital
Near Police Station, Pratabpura, Pratabpura Marg
Primary / community health centre
Guria
Primary / community health centre
Kaura
Primary / community health centre
Partabpura
Schools & anganwadis1 in Chatra district
Temples1 in Chatra district
Other places of worship4 in Chatra district
Transport7 in Chatra district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
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People often ask about Bami
Where is Bami located?
Bami is a village in Pratappur block of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Bami in?
Bami is in Chatra district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Bami belong to?
Bami comes under the Yogiyara gram panchayat.
How is Bami written in the local script?
Bami is written बामी.
What is the pincode of Bami?
The pincode of Bami, Pratappur, Chatra is 825404.
What is the population of Bami?
As per the 2011 Census, Bami had a population of 443 (235 males and 208 females).
How many households are there in Bami?
Bami had 88 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Bami?
The literacy rate of Bami was 47.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bami?
Bami had 885 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bami in?
Bami is in the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bami?
Kali Charan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chatra Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bami, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bami in?
Bami is in the Chatra assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bami?
Janardhan Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Chatra assembly seat, which includes Bami, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Bami?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bami is 348467 and its Census 2011 village code is 348467.
Which villages are near Bami?
Villages near Bami include Adauria (within ~15 km), Kusiara (within ~15 km), Anjnu (within ~15 km), Guria (within ~15 km), Kaura (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Bami?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
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- School
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- ATM
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- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 55.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Chatra district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 56 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bami's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Bami →Compare Bami with… →All villages in Pratappur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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