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Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Purbi Tundi* Sub-district of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 361269, the Census 2011 record lists 792 people in 131 households and the reported area is 126 hectares. The local references include Mohlidih Gram Panchayat, Purbi Tundi* CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhanbad at about 34 km.

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Quick answer: Pokharia is a village in Purbi Tundi* Sub-district, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 361269 and 792 people in 131 households.
Village Code361269
Population792
Households131
Area126 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Pokharia
Census Village Code
361269
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dhanbad
District Census Code
354
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purbi Tundi*
Sub-district Census Code
02580
CD Block
Purbi Tundi*
Gram Panchayat
Mohlidih
Households
131
Population
792
Male Population
390
Female Population
402
Sex Ratio
1,030.77
Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 792 people, 126 hectares of reported area and Dhanbad as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDhanbad
Sub-districtPurbi Tundi*
CD BlockPurbi Tundi*
Gram PanchayatMOHLIDIH
  • Pokharia falls under Purbi Tundi* Sub-district in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 361269.
  • The record lists 792 people living in 131 households.
  • The reported village area is 126 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dhanbad.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density628.57 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share73.74%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 361269, Mohlidih Gram Panchayat and Purbi Tundi* CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
354
Sub-district Census Code
02580
Village Census Code
361269
CD Block Code
0086
CD Block Name
Purbi Tundi*
Gram Panchayat Name
Mohlidih

Location and Distance

Dhanbad is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 34 km away. Dhanbad is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purbi Tundi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dhanbad
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhanbad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 792 people in 131 households, with 390 male residents and 402 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 4.04% and ST share is 73.74% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 628.57 people per sq km.

Total Households
131
Total Population
792
Male Population
390
Female Population
402
Sex Ratio
1,030.77
Average Household Size
6.05
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
4.04
ST Population
584
ST Male Population
276
ST Female Population
308
ST Population Share
73.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pokharia 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
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
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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pokharia 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
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Pokharia 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pokharia is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 33.9 hectares and irrigated land is 1.4 hectares (4.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
40.55 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
27.85 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in Purbi Tundi* Sub-district of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Dhanbad district.

Which state is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pokharia under?

Pokharia comes under Purbi Tundi* Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pokharia?

The Census village code of Pokharia is 361269.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under MOHLIDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purbi Tundi*.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 792 people and 131 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 131 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 390 male residents and 402 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 1,030.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 126 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 628.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pokharia?

The nearest town listed for Pokharia is Dhanbad, about 34 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 34 km from Dhanbad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 18 km from Purbi Tundi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?

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

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

For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 33.9 hectares and irrigated land is 1.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.