Baghapathar - Dumka

Baghapathar is a village situated in the Dumka subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Dumka, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Malbhandaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghapathar is 371433. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.73 hectares and falls under the 814158 pincode.

Baghapathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baghapathar

As per Census 2011, Baghapathar village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 168 males and 182 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 318 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baghapathar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population350168182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713239
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)318150168
Literate Population18410777
Illiterate Population16661105

Nearby Villages of Baghapathar

Baghapathar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakmohaEast1.09 km
DhogriaSouth-East1.13 km
MurlidumNorth1.17 km
KurwaNorth-West1.56 km
DumarsolSouth-West1.64 km
ChakmuhaEast1.74 km
AmradumSouth1.79 km
SultanabadEast1.97 km
Bara AmjolaNorth-West2.16 km
RaibandhSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baghapathar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baghapathar. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Baghapathar is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghapathar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baghapathar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baghapathar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baghapathar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baghapathar

Where is Baghapathar located?

Baghapathar village is located in Dumka Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baghapathar?

The Gram Panchayat of Baghapathar is Malbhandaro.

What is the pincode of Baghapathar?

The pincode of Baghapathar is 814158.

What is the population of Baghapathar?

Baghapathar has a total population of 350, including 168 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Baghapathar?

There are 73 households in Baghapathar.

What is the literacy rate in Baghapathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baghapathar is 52.57%. Male literacy is 63.69% and female literacy is 42.31%.