Babhandih Village Overview
Babhandih is a village in Chainpur tehsil of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It lies about 10 km from Medininagar (daltonganj) district headquarters. Chainpur is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bedma Babhandi is the Gram Panchayat for Babhandih village.
The sections below provide essential information about Babhandih village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhandih is 366690. The village covers a geographical area of 184 hectares and has a pincode of 822110. Chainpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Babhandih
Population & Demographics of Babhandih
This section provides population and demographic details of Babhandih village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,663 | 855 | 808 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 272 | 144 | 128 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 146 | 69 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 967 | 585 | 382 |
| Illiterate Population | 696 | 270 | 426 |
Key population details of Babhandih village are given below:
- Babhandih village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,663, including approximately 855 males and 808 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 146 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Babhandih village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.15%.
- There are around 317 households in Babhandih village.
Transport & Connectivity of Babhandih
Transport facilities help residents of Babhandih village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Babhandih
The following villages are located close to Babhandih and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Babhandih
- Where is Babhandih located?
- Babhandih village is located in Chainpur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Babhandih?
- The Gram Panchayat of Babhandih is Bedma Babhandi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Babhandih?
- The pincode of Babhandih is 822110.
- What is the population of Babhandih?
- Babhandih has a total population of 1,663, including 855 males and 808 females.
- How many households are there in Babhandih?
- There are 317 households in Babhandih.
- What is the literacy rate in Babhandih?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhandih is 58.15%. Male literacy is 68.42% and female literacy is 47.28%.