Sant, who was driver of a school bus, was attacked last night outside his home in the village under Bhupani police station, a police spokesperson said.
The incident occurred after Sant arrived at home at 1 AM last night.
Somebody called him from outside and as he stepped out of his home, they allegedly hit him on head with rods, he said.
The family members took him to government hospital where doctors declared him dead.
The police said that they have registered a case and investigation is on.