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Village code 347167
Buka Village, Bhawnathpur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population
Buka is a village in Bhawnathpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Buka is a village in Bhawnathpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. For Buka, the population is 4,270, PIN code is 822112 and Census village code is 347167. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Buka Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 347167 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 822112 |
| Population | 4,270 |
| Households | 890 |
| Area | 577.29 ha / 5.77 sq. km / 1,427 acres |
| Population density | 740 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 945 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Majhiaon (15 km) |
| Current state | Jharkhand |
| Census 2011 state | Jharkhand |
| Current district | Garhwa |
| Census 2011 district | Garhwa |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 822112. This helps users verify the postal area for Buka, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 822112 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Buka B.O, Bhawnathpur SO, Amrora BO, Arangi BO, Arsali BO, and Arsalli South B.O |
| Best matching post office | Buka B.O (Branch office) |
| Delivery office records | 12 |
| Postal district | Garhwa |
| Postal state | Jharkhand |
| Postal division | Palamau Division |
| Postal circle | Jharkhand Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Buka comes under Bhawnathpur gram panchayat and Bhawnathpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Bhawnathpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Bhawnathpur at 10 km. The Census district headquarters, Garhwa, is 50 km away.
| Current state | Jharkhand |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Jharkhand |
| Current district | Garhwa |
| Census 2011 district | Garhwa |
| State code | 20 |
| District code | 346 |
| Block / Census sub-district code | 2496 |
| Gram panchayat code | 0013 |
| C.D. Block code | 2 |
| Block panchayat code | 2 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Buka village and its household count.
Total population
4,270 residents in 890 households
Male population
2,195
Female population
2,075
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 1,794; Scheduled Tribes: 53
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 3
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Not available in village
Secondary school
Not available in village
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Primary health centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Available |
| Medicine shop | 1 |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Not available in village |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Available |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Not available in village |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Available |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Not available in village |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Available |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
| Summer domestic power | 4 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 4 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 287.75 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 88.25 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 200.05 hectares |
| Wells / tube wells irrigated area | 25.75 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 35.20 hectares |
| Forest area | 15.14 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 14.48 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 170.90 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 43.42 hectares |
| Main crop | Rice |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Chapri, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Township, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Township, within 5 km. |
| Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
How to Reach Buka
Majhiaon (15 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Bhawnathpur is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Majhiaon (15 km) |
|---|---|
| Block headquarters | Bhawnathpur (10 km) |
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Jharkhand government website Official state/UT portal
- Garhwa district administration Official district portal
- Jharbhoomi land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 347167
- India Post PIN code search 822112
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Buka. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 3 |
|---|---|
| Primary Health Centre | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Doctors in Position | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with MBBS Degree | 4 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop | 1 |
| Tap Water Untreated | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| River Canal | Available |
| River Canal Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Kuccha Drainage | Available |
| Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSC | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Tractors | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| Water Bounded Macadam | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Commercial Bank | Available |
| Nutritional Centres ICDS | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buka village located?
Buka is located in Bhawnathpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Garhwa.
Which Block is Buka in?
Buka is in Bhawnathpur Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Buka in?
District: Garhwa.
What is the village code of Buka?
The Census village code of Buka is 347167.
What is the PIN code of Buka?
The PIN code reported for Buka is 822112.
What is the population of Buka?
Buka has 4,270 residents in 890 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Buka part of?
Buka comes under Bhawnathpur gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Buka?
The nearest statutory town to Buka is Majhiaon (15 km).
Which crops are grown in Buka?
The main crops reported for Buka are Rice.
What land-use details are available for Buka?
Land-use details for Buka include net area sown: 287.75 hectares, irrigated area: 88.25 hectares, and unirrigated area: 200.05 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Buka?
Government primary school status for Buka is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Buka?
Public bus service is not available in village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Buka?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Buka?
The total geographical area of Buka is 577.29 hectares.
How many households are in Buka?
Buka has 890 households as per Census 2011.
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