Indian Village Directory

Gerua Village

Gerua is an inhabited village in Pratappur Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348441, the Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 135 households and the reported area is 243 hectares. The local references include Ghordaur Gram Panchayat, Pratappur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 60 km.

In short:

Gerua is a village in Pratappur Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348441 and 735 people in 135 households.

Village Code348441
Population735
Households135
Area243 hectares

Detailed village profile

Gerua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 735 people, 243 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Gerua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
Sub-district Pratappur
CD Block Pratappur
Gram Panchayat GHORDAUR
  • Gerua falls under Pratappur Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348441.
  • The record lists 735 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 243 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
  • 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
Gerua
Census Village Code
348441
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Chatra
District Census Code
347
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pratappur
Sub-district Census Code
02515
CD Block
Pratappur
Gram Panchayat
Ghordaur
Households
135
Population
735
Male Population
386
Female Population
349
Sex Ratio
904.15
Area
243 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825404
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 302.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 35.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gerua in the official administrative record. Census village code 348441, Ghordaur Gram Panchayat and Pratappur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02515
Village Census Code
348441
CD Block Code
0021
CD Block Name
Pratappur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghordaur

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Gerua, about 60 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pratappur
District Headquarter
Chatra
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
243 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 135 households, with 386 male residents and 349 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 35.24% and ST share is 0% for Gerua. Population density works out to about 302.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
735
Male Population
386
Female Population
349
Sex Ratio
904.15
Average Household Size
5.44
SC Population
259
SC Male Population
127
SC Female Population
132
SC Population Share
35.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gerua 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 Gerua include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gerua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gerua 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gerua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 146.34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
81.24 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
146.34 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gerua

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 825404 Chatra Pratappur Partappur Pratappur Near Pratappur Thana, Boi ATM Near Pratappur Thana Pratappur Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825404

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

Where is Gerua village located?

Gerua is in Pratappur Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gerua village in?

Gerua village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Gerua village in?

Gerua village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gerua under?

Gerua comes under Pratappur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gerua?

The Census village code of Gerua is 348441.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gerua under?

Gerua is listed under GHORDAUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pratappur.

What is the population of Gerua village?

The village record lists 735 people and 135 households for Gerua.

How many households are in Gerua village?

The village record lists 135 households for Gerua.

What is the male and female population of Gerua?

The record lists 386 male residents and 349 female residents for Gerua.

What is the sex ratio of Gerua village?

The sex ratio of Gerua is 904.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gerua village?

The reported geographical area of Gerua is 243 hectares.

What is the population density of Gerua village?

The approximate population density of Gerua is 302.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gerua?

The nearest town listed for Gerua is Chatra, about 60 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gerua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gerua.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gerua?

For Gerua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 146.34 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gerua?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gerua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gerua.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gerua.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.