Bhamal
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Bhamal
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| settlement_type = Census Town
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| pushpin_map = India Jharkhand#India3
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India
| coordinates = {{coord|23.7915|N|86.7095|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Jharkhand
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Dhanbad
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_total_km2 = 0.87
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| population_total = 4,818
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Hindi, Urdu
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
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| blank1_name_sec1 = Lok Sabha constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = Dhanbad
| blank2_name_sec1 = Vidhan Sabha constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = Nirsa
| website = {{URL|dhanbad.nic.in/}}
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Bhamal is a census town in Nirsa CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography
{{OSM Location map
| width=320| height=350| zoom=11
| coord={{coord|23|44|50|N|86|45|0|E}}| float=left|caption=Cities, towns and locations in the eastern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district
M: Municipality, CT: Census town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre, D: Dam, P: Power Plant
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
|mark-coord1={{coord|23|44|5|N|86|46|29|E}}| label-pos1=right|label1= Panchmahali | numbered1=CT| mark-title1=Panchmahalil (CT)|label-color1=#800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1= #A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2
|mark-coord2={{coord|23|47|55|N|86|42|34|E}}| label-pos2=left|label2= Bhamal| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=Bhamal (CT)|shape-color2=black| label-size2=13|label-color2=black
|mark-coord3={{coord|23|42|55|N|86|47|24|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3= Dumarkunda| numbered3=CT| mark-title3=Dumarkunda (CT)
|mark-coord4={{coord|23|41|24|N|86|45|36|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4= Panchet| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=Panchet (CT)
|mark-coord5={{coord|23|47|29|N|86|41|47|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5= Panrra| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=Panrra (CT)
|mark-coord6={{coord|23|47|11|N|86|42|16|E}} | label-pos6=right|label6= Nirsa| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=Nirsa (CT)
|mark-coord7={{coord|23|45|36|N|86|43|48|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Marma| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=Marma, Dhanbad (CT)
|mark-coord8={{coord|23|45|10|N|86|46|12|E}} | label-pos8=left|label8= Egarkunr| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=Egarkunr (CT)
|mark-coord9={{coord|23|45|10|N|86|47|0|E}} | label-pos9=right|label9= Siuliban| numbered9=CT| mark-title9=Siuliban (CT)
|mark-coord10={{coord|23|45|32|N|86|47|37|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Mera| numbered10=CT| mark-title10=Mera, Dhanbad (CT)
|mark-coord11={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|48|30|E}} | label-pos11=left|label11= Maithon| numbered11=CT| mark-title11=Maithon (CT)
|mark-coord12={{coord|23|44|24|N|86|48|0|E}} | label-pos12=right|label12=Chirkunda| numbered12=M| mark-title12= Chirkunda (M) |label-color12=#800000
|mark-coord13={{coord|23|44|49|N|86|47|5|E}} | label-pos13=left|label13= Kumardubi| numbered13=N| mark-title13= Kumardubi (N) |shape-color13= #C42222
|mark-coord14={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|43|48|E}} | label-pos14=right|label14=Mugma| numbered14=R| mark-title14= Mugma (R)| shape-14 =#C42222
|mark-coord15={{coord|23|46|34|N|86|43|39|E}} | label-pos15=right|label15=ECL Mugma Area |numbered15=0 | mark-title15=Mugma Area | label-size15=12| shape-color15=#AA6666
|mark-coord16={{coord|23|43|45|N|86|44|30|E}} | label-pos16=bottom|label16=BCCL Chanch/ Victoria Area |numbered16=0 | mark-title16=Chanch/ Victoria Area | label-size16=12| shape-color16=#AA6666
|mark-coord17={{coord|23.7809|86.8055}}| label17= Maithon|labela17= Dam| label-color17 = #C42222 | label-angle17=0| label-pos17=top| label-size17=10| mark-size17=12| numbered17=D|mark-title17 =Maithon Dam| shape-color17=#C42222
|mark-coord18={{coord|23.6823|86.7473}}| label18= Panchet|labela18= Dam| label-color18 = #C42222 | label-angle18=0| label-pos18=right| label-size18=10| mark-size18=12| numbered18=D|mark-title18 =Panchet Dam| shape-color18=#C42222
|mark-coord19={{coord|23|49|4|N|86|45|23|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19= Maithon Power Plant | numbered19=P| mark-title19= Maithon Power Plant |shape-color19=#967117
|mark-coord20={{coord|23|44|29|N|86|39|19|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=Kaliasole| numbered20=R| mark-title20= Kaliasole (R)|shape-20 =#C42222}}
=Location=
Bhamal is located at {{coord|23.7915|N|86.7095|E|display=inline}}.
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
=Overview=
The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines. While the Damodar flows along the southern boundary, the Barakar flows along the eastern boundary. Both the rivers form the boundary with West Bengal. Panchet Dam and Maithon Dam, along with their reservoirs, are prominently visible in the map. The entire area is covered in Nirsa (community development block). In Nirsa CD block 69% of the population live in rural areas and 31% live in urban areas. The [https://dhanbad.nic.in/block-offices/ official website of the district] has announced the formation of two new CD blocks – Egarkund and Kaliasole, possibly carved out of Nirsa CD block. As of July 2019, there is no further information about the new CD blocks. BCCL operates Chanch/ Victoria Area partially within the region shown in the map. ECL operates Mugma Area fully within the region shown in the map.{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Dhanbad | work = Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | accessdate = 4 June 2019}}{{cite web| url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| title = Area| publisher = Bharat Coking Coal Limited| accessdate = 2 July 2019| archive-date = 26 July 2019| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190726160730/http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| url-status = dead}}{{cite web| url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/cugtel.html|title = Area-wise Closed User Group (CUG) Telephone Number | publisher= Eastern Coalfields Limited| accessdate = 11 August 2018}}
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Bhamal had a total population of 4,818 of which 2,335 (53%) were males and 2,283 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 639. The total number of literates in Bhamal was 3,378 (80.83% of the population over 6 years).
Infrastructure
Bhamal has an area of 0.87 km2. It is 26 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at Kumardubi 13 km away. Buses are available at Nirsa 2.5 km away. It has 6 km roads and both covered and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are tap water from treated sources and uncovered wells. There are 830 domestic electric connections. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 senior secondary school. There is a general degree college at Maithon 16 km away. Amongst the recreational facilities, it has 1 auditorium/ community hall. It had the branches of 2 nationalised banks, 1 cooperative bank, 1 agricultural credit society and 1 non-agricultural credit society.{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 639-664 Statements | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | accessdate = 9 June 2019}}
Education
Koylanchal Sanjay Gandhi Memorial (KSGM) College was established at Nirsa in 1980. Affiliated with the Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University, it offers honours and pass courses in arts, science and commerce subjects.{{cite web| url = http://ksgmcollege.in/index.php |title = KSGM College |publisher=KSGMC | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}{{cite web| url = https://www.icbse.com/colleges/k-s-g-m-college-nirsa-dhanbad-gvqpg5 |title = KSGM College |publisher= ICBSE | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}
KSSM Inter College is a coeducational residential institution at Nirsa.{{cite web| url = https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/dhanbad/kssm-inter-college-nirsa-nirsa-dhanbad-828205/career#career |title = Kssm Inter College |publisher= College Square | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}
SSKBC High School was established at Bhamal in 1957. It is a Hindi-medium coeducational secondary school having facilities for teaching in classes IX and X.{{cite web| url = https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/dhanbad/s-s-k-b-c-high-school-nirsa-nirsa-bhamal-dhanbad-828205 |title = S.S.K.B.C. High School |publisher= School Square | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}