Baghma village, Palkot block | Pincode 835220

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

josephin TETE

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LGD code: 376386
Pincode: 835220
Post office: Palkot
Population: 4,313
Households: 900
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,643

Census 2011 · in context

How Baghma compares

By population, Baghma ranks #2 of 73 villages in Palkot mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Baghma: 54.5%
Palkot mandal: 51.4%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

989

−22 vs mandal average

Baghma: 989
Palkot mandal: 1,011

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Baghma: 4.8
Palkot mandal: 4.9

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

Baghma at a glance

Baghma is a village of 4,313 people in 900 households (Census 2011) in Palkot block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 2nd-largest of 73 villages in Palkot block. Literacy is 55%, 3 points above the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 989 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835220, served by Palkot post office; the LGD village code is 376386. The sarpanch is josephin TETE. The population is estimated at 5,085 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baghma · this village	4,313	55%	—
Hansdoin · Palkot	751	48%	—
Gurgura · Palkot	307	38%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baghma

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 11
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 19
Distance to district HQ (km): 19
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAGIMA
Total area (ha): 2,214
Irrigated area (ha): 29.72
Forest area (ha): 171.87

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

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Key facts — Baghma

LGD code: 376386
Pincode: 835220
Post office: Palkot
Population (Census 2011): 4,313
Population (projected 2026): 5,085
Households: 900
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 989
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Singhbhum
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chakaradharpur
Member of Parliament: Joba Majhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: josephin TETE
Block / Mandal: Palkot

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 Gumla district level

Then & Now

Baghma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,313

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,085

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

900

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,061

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: 4,313Census 2011
Households: 900Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,0852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0612026 projection
Active job cards: 1,17,496MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 58,646MGNREGA · 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: 1,028NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%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 · Gumla district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gumla district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gumla 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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What is the pincode of Baghma?

The pincode of Baghma, Palkot block, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835220. The post office is Palkot.

Which post office delivers to Baghma?

Mail for Baghma is delivered through Palkot post office, pincode 835220, in Palkot block, Gumla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baghma located?

Baghma is a village in Palkot block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Baghma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baghma village has a population of 4,313 across 900 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baghma?

The current sarpanch of Baghma gram panchayat is josephin TETE.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baghma in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baghma in?

Baghma falls under the Chakaradharpur assembly constituency (AC #56) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Baghma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baghma village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Baghma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baghma village is 989 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baghma?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baghma, 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 Baghma?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baghma village is 376386.

How big is Baghma compared to other villages in Palkot block?

Baghma ranks 2 of 73 villages in Palkot block by Census 2011 population (4,313 residents).

Who is the MP for Baghma?

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

What is the population of Baghma in 2026?

Baghma is estimated at 5,085 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,313 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baghma in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Baghma?

josephin TETE is the sarpanch of Baghma gram panchayat, Palkot block. See the sarpanch list of Palkot 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
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