Indian Village Directory

Saruka Village

Saruka is an inhabited village in Devipur Sub-district of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 354368, the Census 2011 record lists 727 people in 146 households and the reported area is 230.12 hectares. The local references include Dhobna Gram Panchayat, Devipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Deoghar at about 24 km.

In short:

Saruka is a village in Devipur Sub-district, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 354368 and 727 people in 146 households.

Village Code354368
Population727
Households146
Area230.12 hectares
Nearest TownDeoghar

Detailed village profile

Saruka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 727 people, 230.12 hectares of reported area and Deoghar as the nearest town reference for Saruka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Deoghar
Sub-district Devipur
CD Block Devipur
Gram Panchayat DHOBNA
  • Saruka falls under Devipur Sub-district in Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 354368.
  • The record lists 727 people living in 146 households.
  • The reported village area is 230.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Deoghar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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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

Key Village Facts

Village
Saruka
Census Village Code
354368
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Deoghar
District Census Code
350
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Devipur
Sub-district Census Code
02549
CD Block
Devipur
Gram Panchayat
Dhobna
Households
146
Population
727
Male Population
367
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
980.93
Area
230.12 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Deoghar
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
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 315.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 51.03% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saruka in the official administrative record. Census village code 354368, Dhobna Gram Panchayat and Devipur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
350
Sub-district Census Code
02549
Village Census Code
354368
CD Block Code
0055
CD Block Name
Devipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhobna

Location and Distance

Deoghar is the nearest town listed for Saruka, about 24 km away. Deoghar 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
Devipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Deoghar
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Deoghar
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
230.12 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 727 people in 146 households, with 367 male residents and 360 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 21.73% and ST share is 51.03% for Saruka. Population density works out to about 315.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
146
Total Population
727
Male Population
367
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
980.93
Average Household Size
4.98
SC Population
158
SC Male Population
73
SC Female Population
85
SC Population Share
21.73
ST Population
371
ST Male Population
190
ST Female Population
181
ST Population Share
51.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Saruka.

Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.4 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Saruka include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saruka is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Saruka show that net sown area is 131.1 hectares and irrigated land is 10.5 hectares (8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
79.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.27
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
131.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
120.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saruka village located?

Saruka is in Devipur Sub-district of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Saruka village in?

Saruka village is in Deoghar district.

Which state is Saruka village in?

Saruka village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Saruka under?

Saruka comes under Devipur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Saruka?

The Census village code of Saruka is 354368.

Which Gram Panchayat is Saruka under?

Saruka is listed under DHOBNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Devipur.

What is the population of Saruka village?

The village record lists 727 people and 146 households for Saruka.

How many households are in Saruka village?

The village record lists 146 households for Saruka.

What is the male and female population of Saruka?

The record lists 367 male residents and 360 female residents for Saruka.

What is the sex ratio of Saruka village?

The sex ratio of Saruka is 980.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saruka village?

The reported geographical area of Saruka is 230.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Saruka village?

The approximate population density of Saruka is 315.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saruka?

The nearest town listed for Saruka is Deoghar, about 24 km away.

How far is Saruka from the district headquarters?

Saruka is about 18 km from Deoghar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Saruka from the sub-district headquarters?

Saruka is about 10 km from Devipur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Saruka, net sown area is 131.1 hectares and irrigated land is 10.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.