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

According to the 2011 Census, Bachchamhatu village had a total population of 303 people, including 148 males and 155 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.16%, with male literacy at 64.91% and female literacy at 42.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

FAQs about Bachchamhatu