Bhuli village, Nala block | Pincode 815355

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANI SOREN

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LGD code: 372940
Pincode: 815355
Post office: Nala
Population: 656
Households: 133
Literacy rate: 46.5%
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 410
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 62 km
Distance to Ranchi: 122 km
Distance to Kolkata: 245 km
Nearest railway station: Bhuli · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ambagan Hospital · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhuli compares

By population, Bhuli ranks #70 of 258 villages in Nala mandal.

Literacy rate

46.5%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Bhuli: 46.5%
Nala mandal: 54.9%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,109

+150 vs mandal average

Bhuli: 1,109
Nala mandal: 959

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Bhuli: 4.9
Nala mandal: 4.8

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

Bhuli at a glance

Bhuli is a village of 656 people in 133 households (Census 2011) in Nala block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 70th-largest of 258 villages in Nala block. Literacy is 47%, 8 points below the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,109 women per 1,000 men. It lies 72 km from the Jamtara district centre, 35 km from Kharki, the nearest town, 2 km from Bhuli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815355, served by Nala post office; the LGD village code is 372940. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ambagan Hospital, 1 km away. The sarpanch is RANI SOREN, and the village votes in Sarath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uday Shankar Singh. The population is estimated at 773 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Bhuli · this village	656	47%	—
Bhuli · Palojori	408	49%	0 km N
Bhuli · Silli	367	47%	0 km N
Sirmi · Dumri	864	62%	7.1 km SW
Dina · Dumri	925	49%	7.1 km SW
Parasia · Gopiballavpur - I	526	58%	7.9 km SW
Parasia · Salbani	130	72%	7.9 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhuli

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): 4
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: No
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: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MAYURWASA
Total area (ha): 221
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhuli

LGD code: 372940
Pincode: 815355
Post office: Nala
Population (Census 2011): 656
Population (projected 2026): 773
Households: 133
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1109
Literacy rate: 46.5%
Coordinates: 23.81350°N, 86.38680°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarath
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uday Shankar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANI SOREN
Block / Mandal: Nala

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 Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Bhuli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

656

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

773

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

133

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

157

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: 656Census 2011
Households: 133Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7732026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1572026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · 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: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%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 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara 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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Getting there

How to reach Bhuli

Mandal centre

Nala · ≈ 62 km

≈ 2 h 8 min by car · 2 h 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 27 min by car · 2 h 55 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,000 people

Kharki · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 13 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi122 kmcapital
Kolkata245 km
Delhi1059 km
Hyderabad1089 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhuli2 km
Bus stopHirapur Bus Stop5 km
Hospital / PHCAmbagan Hospital1 km
ATM / bankIndian Overseas Bank4 km
Petrol pumpHill View Filling Station3 km
CollegeSSLNT College5 km
Police stationJharia Police Station8 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhuli

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shri Shri 1008 Baba Bhoothnath Mandir Matkuria DhanbadTemple3.8 km ↗
🛕Bara Gurdwara DhanbadTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Durga Puja SamitiTemple4.2 km ↗
🛕Hanuman MandirTemple4.3 km ↗
🛕Sri Surya Mahaveer TempleTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Durga Mandir, LayabadTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Sri Sai Nath TempleTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Guru NanakpuraTemple4.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Bhuli

4 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Carmel SchoolSchool4.1 km ↗
🏫rajkamal saraswati vidhya mandir schoolSchool4.4 km ↗
🏫Indira Gandhi SchoolSchool4.4 km ↗
🏫Jeevan Jyoti School for Special ChildrenSchool4.5 km ↗

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September 2026

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Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam

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Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active

Reported by jharkhandstatenews.com.

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Sep

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Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand

Reported by ThePrint.

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Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam
The New Indian Express22h ago
Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active
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Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
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Lover stabs woman supervisor to death: Had moved from Prayagraj to Jharkhand for job 5 months ago; father f...
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhuli

What is the pincode of Bhuli?

The pincode of Bhuli, Nala block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 815355. The post office is Nala.

Which post office delivers to Bhuli?

Mail for Bhuli is delivered through Nala post office, pincode 815355, in Nala block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhuli located?

Bhuli is a village in Nala block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bhuli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhuli village has a population of 656 across 133 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhuli?

The current sarpanch of Bhuli gram panchayat is RANI SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhuli in?

Bhuli falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhuli in?

Bhuli falls under the Sarath assembly constituency (AC #14) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhuli village is 46.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhuli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhuli village is 1109 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhuli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhuli, 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 Bhuli from Jamtara district centre?

Bhuli is approximately 72 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamtara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhuli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhuli village is 372940.

Which is the nearest town to Bhuli?

Kharki (population 14,000, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Bhuli in a straight line.

How big is Bhuli compared to other villages in Nala block?

Bhuli ranks 70 of 258 villages in Nala block by Census 2011 population (656 residents).

How far is Bhuli from Ranchi?

Bhuli is about 122 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 158 km.

How far is Bhuli from Kolkata?

Bhuli is about 245 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 318 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhuli?

Bhuli is the nearest railway station to Bhuli, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhuli?

Hirapur Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Bhuli, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhuli?

Ambagan Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhuli, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhuli?

Indian Overseas Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhuli, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhuli?

Hill View Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Bhuli, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhuli?

Bhuli falls under Sarath assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Uday Shankar Singh (JMM).

Who is the MP for Bhuli?

Bhuli is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

Which schools and colleges are near Bhuli?

Within 5 km of Bhuli: Carmel School (4.1 km), rajkamal saraswati vidhya mandir school (4.4 km), Indira Gandhi School (4.4 km), Jeevan Jyoti School for Special Children (4.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Bhuli in 2026?

Bhuli is estimated at 773 people in 2026, up about 18% from 656 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhuli in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhuli?

RANI SOREN is the sarpanch of Bhuli gram panchayat, Nala block. See the sarpanch list of Nala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)