Where is Pharkia village located?
Pharkia is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pharkia Village
Pharkia is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221761, the Census 2011 record lists 11,823 people in 2,324 households and the reported area is 1,151 hectares. The local references include Pharkia Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 30 km.
Village Code221761
Population11,823
Households2,324
Area1,151 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pharkia
- Census Village Code
- 221761
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Raniganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01115
- CD Block
- Raniganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Pharkia
- Households
- 2,324
- Population
- 11,823
- Male Population
- 6,018
- Female Population
- 5,805
- Sex Ratio
- 964.61
- Area
- 1,151 hectares
- Area
- 11.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pharkia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 11,823 people, 1,151 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Pharkia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pharkia falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221761.
- The record lists 11,823 people living in 2,324 households.
- The reported village area is 1,151 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,027.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.19%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pharkia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221761, Pharkia Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01115
- Village Census Code
- 221761
- CD Block Code
- 0103
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0016
- CD Block Name
- Raniganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pharkia
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Pharkia, about 30 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raniganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,151 hectares
- Area
- 11.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 11,823 people in 2,324 households, with 6,018 male residents and 5,805 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 5.82% and ST share is 2.19% for Pharkia. Population density works out to about 1,027.19 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,324
- Total Population
- 11,823
- Male Population
- 6,018
- Female Population
- 5,805
- Sex Ratio
- 964.61
- Average Household Size
- 5.09
- SC Population
- 688
- SC Male Population
- 333
- SC Female Population
- 355
- SC Population Share
- 5.82
- ST Population
- 259
- ST Male Population
- 137
- ST Female Population
- 122
- ST Population Share
- 2.19
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pharkia list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pharkia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pharkia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 21.7 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 246.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pharkia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pharkia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pharkia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 1,051.3 hectares and irrigated land is 246.3 hectares (23.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 78.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1051.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 805 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 246.3
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pharkia
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 10
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 80% |
| CRM | 2 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 50% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 20% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 10% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 10% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 10% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Hansa | S H 76 Bank of Baroda Dak Bangla Chauraha, Hansa, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Raniganj | 0 Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Raniganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Rupauli | State -Bihar At.-Rupauli, P.O.-Rajokhar, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Bausi | Raniganj Main Road Bausi Bazar, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Basaithi | Basaiti, Teh.raniganj 854312, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Bistaria | Bistoria, Teh.raniganj 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Jogta | Meryganj VILL Jagta, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Raniganj | Raniganj Near New Petrol Pump Near New Petrol Pump, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pharkia village in?
Pharkia village is in Araria district.
Which state is Pharkia village in?
Pharkia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pharkia under?
Pharkia comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pharkia?
The Census village code of Pharkia is 221761.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pharkia under?
Pharkia is listed under Pharkia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.
What is the population of Pharkia village?
The village record lists 11,823 people and 2,324 households for Pharkia.
How many households are in Pharkia village?
The village record lists 2,324 households for Pharkia.
What is the male and female population of Pharkia?
The record lists 6,018 male residents and 5,805 female residents for Pharkia.
What is the sex ratio of Pharkia village?
The sex ratio of Pharkia is 964.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pharkia village?
The reported geographical area of Pharkia is 1,151 hectares.
What is the population density of Pharkia village?
The approximate population density of Pharkia is 1,027.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pharkia?
The nearest town listed for Pharkia is Araria, about 30 km away.
How far is Pharkia from the district headquarters?
Pharkia is about 30 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pharkia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pharkia is about 22 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pharkia?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Pharkia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pharkia?
For Pharkia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 1,051.3 hectares and irrigated land is 246.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pharkia?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pharkia. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.