Where is Jhirka village located?
Jhirka is in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
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Jhirka Village
Jhirka is an inhabited village in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370656, the Census 2011 record lists 829 people in 165 households and the reported area is 410.51 hectares. The local references include Jhikra Gram Panchayat, Kathikund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 43 km.
Jhirka is a village in Kathikund Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370656 and 829 people in 165 households.
Village Code370656
Population829
Households165
Area410.51 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Detailed village profile
Jhirka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 829 people, 410.51 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Jhirka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Jhirka falls under Kathikund Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 370656.
- The record lists 829 people living in 165 households.
- The reported village area is 410.51 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Jhirka
- Census Village Code
- 370656
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Dumka
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kathikund
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02670
- CD Block
- Kathikund
- Gram Panchayat
- Jhikra
- Households
- 165
- Population
- 829
- Male Population
- 430
- Female Population
- 399
- Sex Ratio
- 927.91
- Area
- 410.51 hectares
- Area
- 4.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 43 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814103
- 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
201.94 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.02 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
40.77%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
59.11%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
4.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhirka in the official administrative record. Census village code 370656, Jhikra Gram Panchayat and Kathikund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02670
- Village Census Code
- 370656
- CD Block Code
- 0176
- CD Block Name
- Kathikund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Jhikra
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Jhirka, about 43 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kathikund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Dumka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 41 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 43 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 410.51 hectares
- Area
- 4.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 829 people in 165 households, with 430 male residents and 399 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 40.77% and ST share is 59.11% for Jhirka. Population density works out to about 201.94 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 165
- Total Population
- 829
- Male Population
- 430
- Female Population
- 399
- Sex Ratio
- 927.91
- Average Household Size
- 5.02
- SC Population
- 338
- SC Male Population
- 178
- SC Female Population
- 160
- SC Population Share
- 40.77
- ST Population
- 490
- ST Male Population
- 252
- ST Female Population
- 238
- ST Population Share
- 59.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhirka 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 Jhirka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 39.14 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.18 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhirka include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Jhirka include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhirka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 131.98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.18 hectares (4.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 16.04 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 54.32
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 68.36 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 22.72 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 39.87 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 38.08 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 131.98
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 125.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.18
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jhirka
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 814103 | Dumka | Kathikund | Bara Kathikund | Kathikund Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814103 |
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
Which district is Jhirka village in?
Jhirka village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Jhirka village in?
Jhirka village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Jhirka under?
Jhirka comes under Kathikund Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jhirka?
The Census village code of Jhirka is 370656.
Which Gram Panchayat is Jhirka under?
Jhirka is listed under JHIKRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kathikund.
What is the population of Jhirka village?
The village record lists 829 people and 165 households for Jhirka.
How many households are in Jhirka village?
The village record lists 165 households for Jhirka.
What is the male and female population of Jhirka?
The record lists 430 male residents and 399 female residents for Jhirka.
What is the sex ratio of Jhirka village?
The sex ratio of Jhirka is 927.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jhirka village?
The reported geographical area of Jhirka is 410.51 hectares.
What is the population density of Jhirka village?
The approximate population density of Jhirka is 201.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jhirka?
The nearest town listed for Jhirka is Dumka, about 43 km away.
How far is Jhirka from the district headquarters?
Jhirka is about 41 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jhirka from the sub-district headquarters?
Jhirka is about 18 km from Kathikund, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Jhirka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Jhirka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhirka?
For Jhirka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 131.98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.18 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhirka?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhirka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.