Bachchamhatu - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Bachchamhatu is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Khuntpani and around 18 km from Chaibasa. Dopai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachchamhatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachchamhatu is 377448. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bachchamhatu

As per Census 2011, Bachchamhatu village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 148 males and 155 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachchamhatu

Bachchamhatu 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bachchamhatu

Bachchamhatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barabambo, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Bachchamhatu is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachchamhatu

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

Health Facilities in Bachchamhatu

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

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