Indian Village Directory

Shankardi Village

Shankardi is an inhabited village in Purbi Tundi* Sub-district of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 361283, the Census 2011 record lists 269 people in 43 households and the reported area is 67.46 hectares. The local references include Latani Gram Panchayat, Purbi Tundi* CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhanbad at about 24 km.

In short:

Shankardi is a village in Purbi Tundi* Sub-district, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 361283 and 269 people in 43 households.

Village Code361283
Population269
Households43
Area67.46 hectares
Nearest TownDhanbad

Detailed village profile

Shankardi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 269 people, 67.46 hectares of reported area and Dhanbad as the nearest town reference for Shankardi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dhanbad
Sub-district Purbi Tundi*
CD Block Purbi Tundi*
Gram Panchayat LATANI
  • Shankardi falls under Purbi Tundi* Sub-district in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 361283.
  • The record lists 269 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 67.46 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, 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
Shankardi
Census Village Code
361283
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
Latani
Households
43
Population
269
Male Population
146
Female Population
123
Sex Ratio
842.47
Area
67.46 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhanbad
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 398.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 21.19% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankardi in the official administrative record. Census village code 361283, Latani Gram Panchayat and Purbi Tundi* CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
354
Sub-district Census Code
02580
Village Census Code
361283
CD Block Code
0086
CD Block Name
Purbi Tundi*
Gram Panchayat Name
Latani

Location and Distance

Dhanbad is the nearest town listed for Shankardi, about 24 km away. Dhanbad is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purbi Tundi*
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Dhanbad
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhanbad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
224 km
Nearest Town
Dhanbad
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
67.46 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 269 people in 43 households, with 146 male residents and 123 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 21.19% for Shankardi. Population density works out to about 398.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
269
Male Population
146
Female Population
123
Sex Ratio
842.47
Average Household Size
6.26
ST Population
57
ST Male Population
26
ST Female Population
31
ST Population Share
21.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.3 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shankardi 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shankardi show that net sown area is 26.71 hectares and irrigated land is 21.46 hectares (80.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.23
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.08 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.56 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.24 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.46
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20.16 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shankardi village located?

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

Which district is Shankardi village in?

Shankardi village is in Dhanbad district.

Which state is Shankardi village in?

Shankardi village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Shankardi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Shankardi?

The Census village code of Shankardi is 361283.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shankardi under?

Shankardi is listed under LATANI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purbi Tundi*.

What is the population of Shankardi village?

The village record lists 269 people and 43 households for Shankardi.

How many households are in Shankardi village?

The village record lists 43 households for Shankardi.

What is the male and female population of Shankardi?

The record lists 146 male residents and 123 female residents for Shankardi.

What is the sex ratio of Shankardi village?

The sex ratio of Shankardi is 842.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shankardi village?

The reported geographical area of Shankardi is 67.46 hectares.

What is the population density of Shankardi village?

The approximate population density of Shankardi is 398.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shankardi?

The nearest town listed for Shankardi is Dhanbad, about 24 km away.

How far is Shankardi from the district headquarters?

Shankardi is about 24 km from Dhanbad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shankardi from the sub-district headquarters?

Shankardi is about 17 km from Purbi Tundi*, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Shankardi, net sown area is 26.71 hectares and irrigated land is 21.46 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Is a PDS shop reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a PDS shop as available in Shankardi.

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.