Indian Village Directory

Sokha Village

Sokha is an inhabited village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348146, the Census 2011 record lists 546 people in 97 households and the reported area is 66 hectares. The local references include Tarwagana Gram Panchayat, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hantarganj at about 10 km.

In short:

Sokha is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348146 and 546 people in 97 households.

Village Code348146
Population546
Households97
Area66 hectares
Nearest TownHantarganj

Detailed village profile

Sokha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 546 people, 66 hectares of reported area and Hantarganj as the nearest town reference for Sokha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
CD Block Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat TARWAGANA
  • Sokha falls under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348146.
  • The record lists 546 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hantarganj.
  • 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
Sokha
Census Village Code
348146
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
Tarwagana
Households
97
Population
546
Male Population
267
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,044.94
Area
66 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Hantarganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 827.27 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.63 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.5% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sokha in the official administrative record. Census village code 348146, Tarwagana 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
348146
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Tarwagana

Location and Distance

Hantarganj is the nearest town listed for Sokha, about 10 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town
Hantarganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
66 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 546 people in 97 households, with 267 male residents and 279 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 31.5% and ST share is 0% for Sokha. Population density works out to about 827.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
546
Male Population
267
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,044.94
Average Household Size
5.63
SC Population
172
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
89
SC Population Share
31.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sokha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
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 Sokha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sokha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 34.36 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.64
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34.36 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 Sokha

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 Sokha village located?

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

Which district is Sokha village in?

Sokha village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Sokha village in?

Sokha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sokha under?

Sokha 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 Sokha?

The Census village code of Sokha is 348146.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sokha under?

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

What is the population of Sokha village?

The village record lists 546 people and 97 households for Sokha.

How many households are in Sokha village?

The village record lists 97 households for Sokha.

What is the male and female population of Sokha?

The record lists 267 male residents and 279 female residents for Sokha.

What is the sex ratio of Sokha village?

The sex ratio of Sokha is 1,044.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sokha village?

The reported geographical area of Sokha is 66 hectares.

What is the population density of Sokha village?

The approximate population density of Sokha is 827.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sokha?

The nearest town listed for Sokha is Hantarganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Sokha from the district headquarters?

Sokha is about 32 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sokha from the sub-district headquarters?

Sokha is about 32 km from Chatra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sokha?

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

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

For Sokha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 34.36 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sokha. 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.