Balamdih Village
Balamdih is a revenue village in Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 180 in 35 households (Census 2011).
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180 souls. 35 homes.
Jama block, Dumka district, Jharkhand.
Balamdih today
- Brinjal₹6,460Bolpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹12,900Sainthia APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Mustard₹8,600Rampurhat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Balamdih at a glance
A small village by the standards of Jama block, Balamdih ranked 265th of 311 by population, with 180 people in 35 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 61.7%, above Dumka district's 59.3% (Jama block: 61.9%), while the sex ratio was 800 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 983. It falls under Dhodli gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 814110. The village covers 61 hectares — about 0.61 km², or roughly 295 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Jama assembly constituency and the Dumka 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
- Jama Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 13 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
Balamdih is in the Dhodli gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dhodli
- Haringohal
- Saraia
- Dhorli
- Uparbahiar
- Simra
- Tarajora
- Duma
- Kusmaha
- Nawadih Pathalchapti
- Paranchak
- Pipra
- Asansol
- Nawadih Chhit
- Machadih
- Nayadih
- Nakit
- Nimudih
- Parria
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balamdih compares
By population, Balamdih ranks #265 of 311 inhabited villages in Jama 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 Balamdih ranks
| Ranked by | Balamdih | In Dumka district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 180 | 2,102 of 2,689 (tied) | 24,559 of 29,393 (tied)above 16% | 341 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 35 | 2,140 of 2,689 (tied) | 24,505 of 29,393 (tied)above 16% | 71 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 61.7% | 1,024 of 2,689 | 13,044 of 29,393 (tied)above 56% | 57.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 800 per 1,000 males | 2,582 of 2,687 (tied) | 28,225 of 29,372 (tied)above 4% | 986 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.14 per household | 624 of 2,689 (tied) | 15,392 of 29,393 (tied)above 47% | 4.78 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 295.1 per km² | 1,497 of 2,683 (tied) | 16,580 of 29,278 (tied)above 43% | 319.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 41.7% | 2,017 of 2,689 (tied) | 18,222 of 29,393 (tied)above 38% | 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 Balamdih
In Dumka district
- KowadhabDumka, Dumka204 people · 57.0% literate · 789 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- BasbutiaJama, Dumka123 people · 61.5% literate · 783 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- RaypurJarmundi, Dumka190 people · 62.1% literate · 845 per 1,000 · 5.28 per householdCompare →
- PoljoriJama, Dumka149 people · 62.7% literate · 840 per 1,000 · 5.32 per householdCompare →
- MukhtanrMasalia, Dumka157 people · 54.5% literate · 805 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- SakambaharBansjor, Simdega180 people · 59.9% literate · 800 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- TetulbandhaKarma Tanr Vidyasagar*, Jamtara156 people · 62.9% literate · 814 per 1,000 · 5.20 per householdCompare →
- NayandihDeoghar, Deoghar182 people · 59.7% literate · 820 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
- BelkharaChauparan, Hazaribagh162 people · 60.1% literate · 820 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
- MatardegaBasia, Gumla186 people · 62.4% literate · 824 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
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What Balamdih had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- 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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Villages sharing pincode 814110
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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
- 180Census 2011
- Male / female
- 100 / 80
- Households
- 35
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 61.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 75
- Work participation
- 41.7%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 →
Balamdih 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 Balamdih. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balamdih · 24.1652° N, 87.2279° 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).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Balamdih
- 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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- 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 Balamdih
Balamdih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Jama block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices391 in Dumka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics157 in Dumka district
Primary / community health centre
Barmasia
Primary / community health centre
Bora
Primary / community health centre
Manikdih
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
Community places9 in Dumka district
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People often ask about Balamdih
Where is Balamdih located?
Balamdih is a village in Jama block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Balamdih in?
Balamdih is in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Balamdih belong to?
Balamdih comes under the Dhodli gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balamdih?
The pincode of Balamdih, Jama, Dumka is 814110.
What is the population of Balamdih?
As per the 2011 Census, Balamdih had a population of 180 (100 males and 80 females).
How many households are there in Balamdih?
Balamdih had 35 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balamdih?
Balamdih covers about 61 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balamdih?
The literacy rate of Balamdih was 61.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balamdih?
Balamdih had 800 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balamdih in?
Balamdih is in the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Balamdih?
Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balamdih, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Balamdih in?
Balamdih is in the Jama assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Balamdih?
Lois Marandi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Jama assembly seat, which includes Balamdih, in 2024.
Which development block is Balamdih in?
Balamdih is in the Jama development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balamdih?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balamdih is 371602 and its Census 2011 village code is 371602.
Which villages are near Balamdih?
Villages near Balamdih include Jirulia (within ~15 km), Nischintpur (within ~15 km), Bhul (within ~15 km), Dalahi (within ~15 km), Kunda (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Balamdih in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balamdih's Census 2011 population of 180 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 220 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Balamdih?
The sarpanch of Balamdih 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 Balamdih?
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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: Sainthia APMC, Bolpur APMC, Birbhum APMC, Birbhum district — about 54 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,250 | 6,400 | 6,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,970 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,860 | 13,000 | 12,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,960 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard | Rampurhat APMC | 8,500 | 8,700 | 8,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Birbhum APMC | 19,000 | 19,300 | 19,100 | 13 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 Balamdih's shops. Best mandi price near Balamdih →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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