Bathani village, Taljhari block | Pincode 816129

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Bathani is a village in Taljhari mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, with a population of 149 across 37 households. The village has a literacy rate of 24.8% and postal code 816129.

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GANGI PAHADIN

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LGD code: 358997
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 149
Households: 37
Literacy rate: 24.8%
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 121
Distance to district centre: 240 km
Distance to mandal centre: 244 km
Distance to Ranchi: 184 km
Distance to Kolkata: 414 km
Nearest railway station: Katari · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Jethian · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bathani compares

By population, Bathani ranks #107 of 273 villages in Taljhari mandal.

Literacy rate

24.8%

−13.9% vs mandal average

Bathani: 24.8%
Taljhari mandal: 38.7%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,014

+40 vs mandal average

Bathani: 1,014
Taljhari mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.7 vs mandal average

Bathani: 4.0
Taljhari mandal: 4.7

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

Bathani at a glance

Bathani is a village of 149 people in 37 households (Census 2011) in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 107th-largest of 273 villages in Taljhari block. Literacy is 25%, 14 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 1,014 women per 1,000 men. It lies 240 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 23 km from Baragaon, the nearest town, under 1 km from Katari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 358997. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Jethian, 9 km away. The sarpanch is GANGI PAHADIN. The population is estimated at 176 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bathani · this village	149	25%	—
Bathani · Borio	85	13%	0 km N
Bathani · Neem Chak Bathani	4,026	46%	0 km N
Bathani · Sonhaula	190	52%	0 km N
Bathani · Guraru	2,156	44%	0 km N
Bathani · Pathna	119	48%	0 km N
Bathani · Barhait	106	30%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bathani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Nearest statutory town: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAKUDIH
Total area (ha): 134.04
Irrigated area (ha): 6
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bathani

LGD code: 358997
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 149
Population (projected 2026): 176
Households: 37
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1014
Literacy rate: 24.8%
Coordinates: 24.99668°N, 85.27669°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boiro
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GANGI PAHADIN
Block / Mandal: Taljhari

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Bathani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

149

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

176

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.9%

Households · 2026

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: 149Census 2011
Households: 37Census 2011
Literacy rate: 24.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1762026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 442026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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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Getting there

How to reach Bathani

Mandal centre

Taljhari · ≈ 244 km

≈ 8 h 21 min by car · 9 h 55 min by bike

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District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 240 km

≈ 8 h 13 min by car · 9 h 46 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,466 people

Baragaon · ≈ 23 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi184 kmcapital
Kolkata414 km
Delhi896 km
Hyderabad1100 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKatari<1 km
Bus stopBus to22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Jethian9 km
ATM / bankBank of India30 km
Petrol pumpMaa Durga Fuel Station36 km
CollegeAjatshatru Residence15 km
Police stationPolice Station, Masaurhi47 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 Expressyesterday
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
ThePrint3 days ago
Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
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People often ask about Bathani

What is the pincode of Bathani?

The pincode of Bathani, Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Bathani?

Mail for Bathani is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bathani located?

Bathani is a village in Taljhari block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bathani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bathani village has a population of 149 across 37 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bathani?

The current sarpanch of Bathani gram panchayat is GANGI PAHADIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bathani in?

Bathani falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bathani in?

Bathani falls under the Boiro assembly constituency (AC #2) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bathani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bathani village is 24.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bathani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bathani village is 1014 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bathani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bathani, 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 Bathani from Sahebganj district centre?

Bathani is approximately 240 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bathani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bathani village is 358997.

Which is the nearest town to Bathani?

Baragaon (population 18,466, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Bathani in a straight line.

How big is Bathani compared to other villages in Taljhari block?

Bathani ranks 107 of 273 villages in Taljhari block by Census 2011 population (149 residents).

How far is Bathani from Ranchi?

Bathani is about 184 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 239 km.

How far is Bathani from Kolkata?

Bathani is about 414 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 538 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bathani?

Katari is the nearest railway station to Bathani, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bathani?

Bus to is the nearest bus stop to Bathani, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bathani?

Government Hospital, Jethian is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bathani, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bathani?

Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Bathani, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bathani?

Maa Durga Fuel Station is the nearest petrol pump to Bathani, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MP for Bathani?

Bathani is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Bathani in 2026?

Bathani is estimated at 176 people in 2026, up about 18% from 149 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bathani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bathani?

GANGI PAHADIN is the sarpanch of Bathani gram panchayat, Taljhari block. See the sarpanch list of Taljhari 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
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