Indian Village Directory

Postia Village

Postia is an inhabited village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348244, the Census 2011 record lists 1,597 people in 250 households and the reported area is 953 hectares. The local references include Salaiya Gram Panchayat, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 18 km.

In short:

Postia is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348244 and 1,597 people in 250 households.

Village Code348244
Population1,597
Households250
Area953 hectares

Detailed village profile

Postia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,597 people, 953 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Postia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
CD Block Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat SALAIYA
  • Postia falls under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348244.
  • The record lists 1,597 people living in 250 households.
  • The reported village area is 953 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

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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
Postia
Census Village Code
348244
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
Salaiya
Households
250
Population
1,597
Male Population
800
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
996.25
Area
953 hectares
Area
9.53 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825401
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 167.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.38% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Postia in the official administrative record. Census village code 348244, Salaiya 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
348244
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Salaiya

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Postia, about 18 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
953 hectares
Area
9.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,597 people in 250 households, with 800 male residents and 797 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 34.69% and ST share is 0.38% for Postia. Population density works out to about 167.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
250
Total Population
1,597
Male Population
800
Female Population
797
Sex Ratio
996.25
Average Household Size
6.39
SC Population
554
SC Male Population
268
SC Female Population
286
SC Population Share
34.69
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Postia list 3 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Postia 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
19.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Postia 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Postia include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Postia is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Postia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 112.4 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
812.65 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.93
Net Area Sown In Hectares
112.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112.4 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 Postia

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
22
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 15 68%
CRM 7 32%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 45%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 9.1%
Bank of Baroda 1 4.5%
Bank of India 1 4.5%
Canara Bank 1 4.5%

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 Baroda ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Chatra, Jharkhand Verma Complex Main Road, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Bank of India ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Near Pnb Branch Chatra C/0 Ashutosh Sinha, Boi ATM Jartahi Bagh Chowk, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Canara Bank ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Near Jain Mandir Marwari Mohalla Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Central Bank of India ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Gausala Road Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Chatra, Jharkhand No 28, Line Kishunpur Mohalla, Chatra P O, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Jharkhand Ssbi Bank Building, Gudri Bazaar, Main Road Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) New Complex. ( Rana Market), Idbi Bank Ltd, Opp: Gondouri Mandir, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Punjab National Bank ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Thana Chowk Chatra Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401

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 Postia village located?

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

Which district is Postia village in?

Postia village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Postia village in?

Postia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Postia under?

Postia 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 Postia?

The Census village code of Postia is 348244.

Which Gram Panchayat is Postia under?

Postia is listed under SALAIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj).

What is the population of Postia village?

The village record lists 1,597 people and 250 households for Postia.

How many households are in Postia village?

The village record lists 250 households for Postia.

What is the male and female population of Postia?

The record lists 800 male residents and 797 female residents for Postia.

What is the sex ratio of Postia village?

The sex ratio of Postia is 996.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Postia village?

The reported geographical area of Postia is 953 hectares.

What is the population density of Postia village?

The approximate population density of Postia is 167.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Postia?

The nearest town listed for Postia is Chatra, about 18 km away.

How far is Postia from the district headquarters?

Postia is about 18 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Postia from the sub-district headquarters?

Postia is about 18 km from Chatra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Postia?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Postia.

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

For Postia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 112.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Postia. These records include 12 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.