Where is Purkhan Chak village located?
Purkhan Chak is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
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Purkhan Chak Village
Purkhan Chak is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256208, the Census 2011 record lists 1,627 people in 284 households and the reported area is 36 hectares. The local references include Pankara Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 47 km.
Purkhan Chak is a village in Dumaria Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256208 and 1,627 people in 284 households.
Village Code256208
Population1,627
Households284
Area36 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Purkhan Chak at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,627 people, 36 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Purkhan Chak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purkhan Chak falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 256208.
- The record lists 1,627 people living in 284 households.
- The reported village area is 36 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
- 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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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Purkhan Chak
- Census Village Code
- 256208
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dumaria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- CD Block
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat
- Pankara
- Households
- 284
- Population
- 1,627
- Male Population
- 833
- Female Population
- 794
- Sex Ratio
- 953.18
- Area
- 36 hectares
- Area
- 0.36 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 47 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824206
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
4,519.44 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.73 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
31.22%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
76.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purkhan Chak in the official administrative record. Census village code 256208, Pankara Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- Village Census Code
- 256208
- CD Block Code
- 0490
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 66
- CD Block Name
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pankara
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Purkhan Chak, about 47 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dumaria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 95 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 47 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 47 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 47 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 36 hectares
- Area
- 0.36 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,627 people in 284 households, with 833 male residents and 794 female residents. The average household size is 5.73, and SC share is 31.22% and ST share is 0% for Purkhan Chak. Population density works out to about 4,519.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 284
- Total Population
- 1,627
- Male Population
- 833
- Female Population
- 794
- Sex Ratio
- 953.18
- Average Household Size
- 5.73
- SC Population
- 508
- SC Male Population
- 258
- SC Female Population
- 250
- SC Population Share
- 31.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purkhan Chak list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purkhan Chak 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purkhan Chak include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purkhan Chak include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purkhan Chak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 28.7 hectares and irrigated land is 22 hectares (76.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 28.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 22.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purkhan Chak
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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
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 Purkhan Chak village in?
Purkhan Chak village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Purkhan Chak village in?
Purkhan Chak village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purkhan Chak under?
Purkhan Chak comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purkhan Chak?
The Census village code of Purkhan Chak is 256208.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purkhan Chak under?
Purkhan Chak is listed under Pankara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.
What is the population of Purkhan Chak village?
The village record lists 1,627 people and 284 households for Purkhan Chak.
How many households are in Purkhan Chak village?
The village record lists 284 households for Purkhan Chak.
What is the male and female population of Purkhan Chak?
The record lists 833 male residents and 794 female residents for Purkhan Chak.
What is the sex ratio of Purkhan Chak village?
The sex ratio of Purkhan Chak is 953.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purkhan Chak village?
The reported geographical area of Purkhan Chak is 36 hectares.
What is the population density of Purkhan Chak village?
The approximate population density of Purkhan Chak is 4,519.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purkhan Chak?
The nearest town listed for Purkhan Chak is Sherghati, about 47 km away.
How far is Purkhan Chak from the district headquarters?
Purkhan Chak is about 95 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purkhan Chak from the sub-district headquarters?
Purkhan Chak is about 2 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purkhan Chak?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Purkhan Chak.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purkhan Chak?
For Purkhan Chak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 28.7 hectares and irrigated land is 22 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purkhan Chak?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purkhan Chak. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.