Bukniduba - Ranishwar, Dumka

Bukniduba is a village situated in the Ranishwar subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranishwar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukniduba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukniduba is 371134. The village covers a total geographical area of 19 hectares and falls under the 814148 pincode.

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

Population of Bukniduba

As per Census 2011, Bukniduba village has a total population of 37 people, consisting of 23 males and 14 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 608 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 17 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population372314
Child Population (0–6 yrs)651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372314
Literate Population20164
Illiterate Population17710

Nearby Villages of Bukniduba

Bukniduba 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)
RanabandhNorth-West0.91 km
HaripurSouth0.97 km
Kamar NaogaonEast1.39 km
BaraghataWest1.41 km
PutkaSouth-West1.63 km
GomahalNorth1.95 km
Patjor ChhitSouth2.06 km
LakshanpurWest2.15 km
TangdahaNorth-West2.23 km
KismatpalsaNorth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bukniduba

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bukniduba. The nearest railway station is Siuri, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 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 Bukniduba is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukniduba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bukniduba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bukniduba

Where is Bukniduba located?

Bukniduba village is located in Ranishwar Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bukniduba?

The Gram Panchayat of Bukniduba is Haripur.

What is the pincode of Bukniduba?

The pincode of Bukniduba is 814148.

What is the population of Bukniduba?

Bukniduba has a total population of 37, including 23 males and 14 females.

How many households are there in Bukniduba?

There are 8 households in Bukniduba.

What is the literacy rate in Bukniduba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bukniduba is 54.05%. Male literacy is 69.57% and female literacy is 28.57%.