Bhagidera - Basia, Gumla

Bhagidera is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Konbir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagidera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagidera is 375920. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

Bhagidera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhagidera

As per Census 2011, Bhagidera village has a total population of 1,644 people, consisting of 828 males and 816 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,113 literate and 531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,644828816
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232118114
Scheduled Castes (SC)664330334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1627488
Literate Population1,113623490
Illiterate Population531205326

Nearby Villages of Bhagidera

Bhagidera 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)
SidmaSouth-West1.25 km
SolangbiraNorth-West1.84 km
KonbirSouth1.85 km
SiribiraWest2.42 km
BasiyaEast2.46 km
PanthaNorth2.73 km
KelgaSouth-West3.13 km
TuribiraNorth-East3.18 km
GuramSouth-East3.41 km
SaitolaWest3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagidera

Bhagidera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Bhagidera is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagidera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhagidera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhagidera

Where is Bhagidera located?

Bhagidera village is located in Basia Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagidera?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhagidera is Konbir.

What is the pincode of Bhagidera?

The pincode of Bhagidera is 835207.

What is the population of Bhagidera?

Bhagidera has a total population of 1,644, including 828 males and 816 females.

How many households are there in Bhagidera?

There are 342 households in Bhagidera.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagidera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagidera is 67.70%. Male literacy is 75.24% and female literacy is 60.05%.