Indian Village Directory

Pekha Village

Pekha is an inhabited village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348170, the Census 2011 record lists 313 people in 64 households and the reported area is 65.18 hectares. The local references include Paini Kala Gram Panchayat, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lohsingna Kala at about 1 km.

In short:

Pekha is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348170 and 313 people in 64 households.

Village Code348170
Population313
Households64
Area65.18 hectares
Nearest TownLohsingna Kala

Detailed village profile

Pekha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 313 people, 65.18 hectares of reported area and Lohsingna Kala as the nearest town reference for Pekha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
CD Block Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat PAINI KALA
  • Pekha falls under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348170.
  • The record lists 313 people living in 64 households.
  • The reported village area is 65.18 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lohsingna Kala.
  • 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Pekha
Census Village Code
348170
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Chatra
District Census Code
347
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Sub-district Census Code
02514
CD Block
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat
Paini Kala
Households
64
Population
313
Male Population
159
Female Population
154
Sex Ratio
968.55
Area
65.18 hectares
Area
0.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Lohsingna Kala
Nearest Town Distance
1 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825403
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 480.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.89 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 76.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 36.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pekha in the official administrative record. Census village code 348170, Paini Kala Gram Panchayat and Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02514
Village Census Code
348170
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Paini Kala

Location and Distance

Lohsingna Kala is the nearest town listed for Pekha, about 1 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hantarganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Lohsingna Kala
Distance from Nearest Town
1 km
Total Geographical Area
65.18 hectares
Area
0.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 313 people in 64 households, with 159 male residents and 154 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 76.04% and ST share is 0% for Pekha. Population density works out to about 480.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
64
Total Population
313
Male Population
159
Female Population
154
Sex Ratio
968.55
Average Household Size
4.89
SC Population
238
SC Male Population
123
SC Female Population
115
SC Population Share
76.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pekha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pekha 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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.34 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Pekha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pekha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 8.52 hectares and irrigated land is 3.12 hectares (36.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.05
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.94 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.06 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.12
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.09 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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pekha

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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 825403 Chatra Shaligram Ram Narayanpur (Hunterganj) Dumri Kalan Jharkhand, Vill.dumri, Po.hirang Via Chatra, Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825403

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 Pekha village located?

Pekha is in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Pekha village in?

Pekha village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Pekha village in?

Pekha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pekha under?

Pekha comes under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pekha?

The Census village code of Pekha is 348170.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pekha under?

Pekha is listed under PAINI KALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj).

What is the population of Pekha village?

The village record lists 313 people and 64 households for Pekha.

How many households are in Pekha village?

The village record lists 64 households for Pekha.

What is the male and female population of Pekha?

The record lists 159 male residents and 154 female residents for Pekha.

What is the sex ratio of Pekha village?

The sex ratio of Pekha is 968.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pekha village?

The reported geographical area of Pekha is 65.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Pekha village?

The approximate population density of Pekha is 480.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pekha?

The nearest town listed for Pekha is Lohsingna Kala, about 1 km away.

How far is Pekha from the district headquarters?

Pekha is about 20 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pekha from the sub-district headquarters?

Pekha is about 15 km from Hantarganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pekha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pekha.

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

For Pekha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 8.52 hectares and irrigated land is 3.12 hectares.

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

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

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.