Amba Village
Amba is a revenue village in Jarmundi block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 317 in 59 households (Census 2011).
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317 souls. 59 homes.
Jarmundi block, Dumka district, Jharkhand.
Amba today
- Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,400Barahat APMC · 12 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Amba
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Amba at a glance
Amba is a mid-sized village of Jarmundi block: 317 people in 59 households (Census 2011), 203rd of its 470 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 62.1%, above Dumka district's 59.3% (Jarmundi block: 58.1%), while the sex ratio was 969 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 983. It falls under Kala Dumaria gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 814145. The village covers 116 hectares — about 1.2 km², or roughly 273 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Jarmundi assembly constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Jarmundi Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 20 members (2020-21) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Amba is in the Kala Dumaria gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kala Dumaria
- Kala Dumariya
- Khajurma
- Sakri
- Basjora
- Kaparjora
- Phuljori
- Khapchua
- Pipra Dangal
- Chandna
- Purana Dumria
- Hirakanari
- Daldali
- Rajadih
- Godimba
- Dumriya Khurd
- Bhagwanpur
- Manodih
- Ambaghagh
- Tharhipathar
- Pirratnar
- Basdiha
- Amri
- Ghormara
- Khoribar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Amba compares
By population, Amba ranks #203 of 470 inhabited villages in Jarmundi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Amba ranks
| Ranked by | Amba | In Dumka district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 317 | 1,449 of 2,689 (tied) | 20,345 of 29,393 (tied)above 31% | 341 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 59 | 1,587 of 2,689 (tied) | 20,569 of 29,393 (tied)above 29% | 71 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 62.1% | 989 of 2,689 | 12,741 of 29,393 (tied)above 57% | 57.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 969 per 1,000 males | 1,525 of 2,687 (tied) | 13,966 of 29,372 (tied)above 52% | 986 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.37 per household | 366 of 2,689 (tied) | 11,737 of 29,393 (tied)above 60% | 4.78 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 273.3 per km² | 1,627 of 2,683 | 17,509 of 29,278 (tied)above 40% | 319.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 36.6% | 2,207 of 2,689 (tied) | 21,246 of 29,393 (tied)above 27% | 52.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Amba
In Dumka district
- MaldaSaraiyahat, Dumka333 people · 60.5% literate · 970 per 1,000 · 5.20 per householdCompare →
- DudhaniJarmundi, Dumka366 people · 64.7% literate · 968 per 1,000 · 5.46 per householdCompare →
- ThoriJarmundi, Dumka380 people · 64.3% literate · 969 per 1,000 · 5.28 per householdCompare →
- Kherwa ChhitJarmundi, Dumka290 people · 58.8% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 5.27 per householdCompare →
- BaghkhalaRanishwar, Dumka304 people · 63.8% literate · 974 per 1,000 · 5.15 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- JharkhorBaghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad314 people · 62.0% literate · 962 per 1,000 · 5.41 per householdCompare →
- ModidihSona Rai Tharhi, Deoghar367 people · 61.5% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 5.40 per householdCompare →
- KarankaMurhu, Khunti305 people · 63.1% literate · 981 per 1,000 · 5.45 per householdCompare →
- SiduwariMayur Hand, Chatra340 people · 61.9% literate · 977 per 1,000 · 5.23 per householdCompare →
- GudgudLapung, Ranchi318 people · 63.5% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Amba had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- 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.
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 317Census 2011
- Male / female
- 161 / 156
- Households
- 59
- People per home
- 5.4
- Literacy rate
- 62.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 116
- Work participation
- 36.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Amba on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Amba. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Amba · 24.3423° N, 87.0630° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Amba
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Amba
Amba isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Jarmundi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices391 in Dumka district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics157 in Dumka district
Hospital
Dumka, Jarundi, Jarmundi, Refral Hospital
Primary / community health centre
Baratanr
Primary / community health centre
Haripur
Schools & anganwadis6 in Dumka district
Colleges & universities3 in Dumka district
Government offices5 in Dumka district
Temples8 in Dumka district
Mosques1 in Dumka district
Other places of worship3 in Dumka district
Transport35 in Dumka district
- Basukinath Railway Station
Railway station
Community places9 in Dumka district
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People often ask about Amba
Where is Amba located?
Amba is a village in Jarmundi block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Amba in?
Amba is in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Amba belong to?
Amba comes under the Kala Dumaria gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Amba?
The pincode of Amba, Jarmundi, Dumka is 814145.
What is the population of Amba?
As per the 2011 Census, Amba had a population of 317 (161 males and 156 females).
How many households are there in Amba?
Amba had 59 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Amba?
Amba covers about 116 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Amba?
The literacy rate of Amba was 62.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Amba?
Amba had 969 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Amba in?
Amba is in the Godda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Amba?
Nishikant Dubey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Godda Lok Sabha seat, which includes Amba, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Amba in?
Amba is in the Jarmundi assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Amba?
Devendra Kunwar (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Jarmundi assembly seat, which includes Amba, in 2024.
Which development block is Amba in?
Amba is in the Jarmundi development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Amba?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Amba is 369704 and its Census 2011 village code is 369704.
Which villages are near Amba?
Villages near Amba include Kesri (within ~15 km), Singni (within ~15 km), Patsara (within ~15 km), Tilberia (within ~15 km), Haripur Bazar (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Amba in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Amba's Census 2011 population of 317 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 390 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Amba?
The sarpanch of Amba has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Amba?
- Hospital
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 12.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Dumka district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barahat APMC, Amarpur APMC, Banka district — about 61 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barahat APMC | 5,200 | 5,600 | 5,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 5,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 3 Nov 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 Amba's shops. Best mandi price near Amba →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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