Indian Village Directory

Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Tundi Sub-district of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 361190, the Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 78 households and the reported area is 175.52 hectares. The local references include Bengnaria Gram Panchayat, Tundi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhanbad at about 34 km.

In short:

Pokharia is a village in Tundi Sub-district, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 361190 and 416 people in 78 households.

Village Code361190
Population416
Households78
Area175.52 hectares
Nearest TownDhanbad

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 416 people, 175.52 hectares of reported area and Dhanbad as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dhanbad
Sub-district Tundi
CD Block Tundi
Gram Panchayat BENGNARIA
  • Pokharia falls under Tundi Sub-district in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 361190.
  • The record lists 416 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 175.52 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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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
Pokharia
Census Village Code
361190
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dhanbad
District Census Code
354
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tundi
Sub-district Census Code
02579
CD Block
Tundi
Gram Panchayat
Bengnaria
Households
78
Population
416
Male Population
212
Female Population
204
Sex Ratio
962.26
Area
175.52 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhanbad
Nearest Town Distance
34 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 237.01 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.52% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.8% 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 361190, Bengnaria Gram Panchayat and Tundi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
354
Sub-district Census Code
02579
Village Census Code
361190
CD Block Code
0085
CD Block Name
Tundi
Gram Panchayat Name
Bengnaria

Location and Distance

Dhanbad is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 34 km away. Dhanbad is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tundi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Dhanbad
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhanbad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Dhanbad
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
175.52 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 78 households, with 212 male residents and 204 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.52% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 237.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
416
Male Population
212
Female Population
204
Sex Ratio
962.26
Average Household Size
5.33
ST Population
414
ST Male Population
211
ST Female Population
203
ST Population Share
99.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia 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 Pokharia include hand pump 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.29 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pokharia include self-help groups, 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
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Leaf Plate, net sown area is 95.99 hectares and irrigated land is 3.67 hectares (3.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Leaf Plate
Forest Area In Hectares
30.75 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.49
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.67
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.52 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in 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 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 361190.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under BENGNARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tundi.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 416 people and 78 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 78 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 212 male residents and 204 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 962.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 175.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 237.01 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 23 km from Dhanbad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 9 km from 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 and 1 government middle school for Pokharia.

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

For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Leaf Plate, net sown area is 95.99 hectares and irrigated land is 3.67 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.