Bara village, Jama block | Pincode 814110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHANDRAWATI DEVI

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LGD code: 371810
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population: 2,737
Households: 572
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Sex ratio: 1043 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,294
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 53 km
Distance to Ranchi: 216 km
Distance to Kolkata: 199 km
Nearest railway station: Kurwa · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC, Titadih · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bara compares

By population, Bara ranks #1 of 320 villages in Jama mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

45.6%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Bara: 45.6%
Jama mandal: 51.6%
Dumka district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,043

+61 vs mandal average

Bara: 1,043
Jama mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Bara: 4.8
Jama mandal: 4.9

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

Bara at a glance

Bara is a village of 2,737 people in 572 households (Census 2011) in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the largest of 320 villages in Jama block. Literacy is 46%, 6 points below the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 1,043 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Dumka district centre, 20 km from Pratappur, the nearest town, 21 km from Kurwa railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 814110, served by Shivpahar post office; the LGD village code is 371810. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC, Titadih, 12 km away. The sarpanch is CHANDRAWATI DEVI, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 3,227 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bara · this village	2,737	46%	—
Bara · Panki	507	39%	0 km N
Bara · Chatra	180	61%	0 km N
Bara · Tarhasi	264	71%	0 km N
Bara · Bishungarh	1,711	55%	0 km N
Bara · Jarmundi	198	44%	0 km N
Bara · Saraiyahat	136	28%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
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: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BARA
Total area (ha): 845.91
Irrigated area (ha): 28.73
Forest area (ha): 42.92

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

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Key facts — Bara

LGD code: 371810
Pincode: 814110
Post office: Shivpahar
Population (Census 2011): 2,737
Population (projected 2026): 3,227
Households: 572
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1043
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Coordinates: 24.05685°N, 87.28174°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHANDRAWATI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Jama
Nearest PHC: Primary Health Centre, Raykanali (53.3 km)

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

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,737

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,227

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

572

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

674

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: 2,737Census 2011
Households: 572Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1043 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,2272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6742026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Primary Health Centre, Raykanali
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Getting there

How to reach Bara

Mandal centre

Jama · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dumka · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,430 people

Pratappur · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi216 kmcapital
Kolkata199 km
Delhi1124 km
Hyderabad1177 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKurwa21 km
Bus stopold bus stand23 km
Hospital / PHCPHC, Titadih12 km
ATM / bankSBI Main Branch23 km
Petrol pumpTibriwala Petrol Pump30 km
CollegeDeshbandhu Mahavidyalaya46 km
Police stationUkhra Out Post46 km

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bara

What is the pincode of Bara?

The pincode of Bara, Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand is 814110. The post office is Shivpahar.

Which post office delivers to Bara?

Mail for Bara is delivered through Shivpahar post office, pincode 814110, in Jama block, Dumka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bara located?

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

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bara village has a population of 2,737 across 572 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

The current sarpanch of Bara gram panchayat is CHANDRAWATI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bara village is 45.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bara village is 1043 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bara?

The nearest health facility to Bara is Primary Health Centre, Raykanali (~53.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

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

Bara is approximately 38 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 Bara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bara village is 371810.

Which is the nearest town to Bara?

Pratappur (population 10,430, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Bara in a straight line.

How big is Bara compared to other villages in Jama block?

Bara ranks 1 of 320 villages in Jama block by Census 2011 population (2,737 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

How far is Bara from Ranchi?

Bara is about 216 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 281 km.

How far is Bara from Kolkata?

Bara is about 199 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 258 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bara?

Kurwa is the nearest railway station to Bara, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bara?

old bus stand is the nearest bus stop to Bara, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bara?

PHC, Titadih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bara, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bara?

SBI Main Branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Bara, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bara?

Tibriwala Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bara, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Who is the MLA of Bara?

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

Who is the MP for Bara?

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

What is the population of Bara in 2026?

Bara is estimated at 3,227 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,737 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

CHANDRAWATI DEVI is the sarpanch of Bara gram panchayat, Jama block. See the sarpanch list of Jama 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)