Indian Village Directory

Purnia Village

Purnia is an inhabited village in Ramgarh Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370441, the Census 2011 record lists 790 people in 184 households and the reported area is 245 hectares. The local references include Latwerwa Gram Panchayat, Ramgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Purnia is a village in Ramgarh Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370441 and 790 people in 184 households.
Village Code370441
Population790
Households184
Area245 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Purnia
Census Village Code
370441
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramgarh
Sub-district Census Code
02668
CD Block
Ramgarh
Gram Panchayat
Latwerwa
Households
184
Population
790
Male Population
386
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
1,046.63
Area
245 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814102
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Purnia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 790 people, 245 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Purnia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtRamgarh
CD BlockRamgarh
Gram PanchayatLATWERWA
  • Purnia falls under Ramgarh Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370441.
  • The record lists 790 people living in 184 households.
  • The reported village area is 245 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density322.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share36.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purnia in the official administrative record. Census village code 370441, Latwerwa Gram Panchayat and Ramgarh CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02668
Village Census Code
370441
CD Block Code
0174
Gram Panchayat Code
0302
CD Block Name
Ramgarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Latwerwa

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Purnia, about 35 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramgarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
245 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 790 people in 184 households, with 386 male residents and 404 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 36.46% for Purnia. Population density works out to about 322.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
184
Total Population
790
Male Population
386
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
1,046.63
Average Household Size
4.29
ST Population
288
ST Male Population
148
ST Female Population
140
ST Population Share
36.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purnia list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purnia include hand pump 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purnia include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purnia 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purnia 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 Purnia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 182.63 hectares and irrigated land is 28.5 hectares (15.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
52.33
Net Area Sown In Hectares
182.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
182.63 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.5
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.5 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purnia

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 814102 Dumka Ramgarh Ramgarh Ramgarh at and Post Ramgarh, Teh-Ramgarh, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814102

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

Where is Purnia village located?

Purnia is in Ramgarh Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Purnia village in?

Purnia village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Purnia village in?

Purnia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Purnia under?

Purnia comes under Ramgarh Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purnia?

The Census village code of Purnia is 370441.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purnia under?

Purnia is listed under LATWERWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ramgarh.

What is the population of Purnia village?

The village record lists 790 people and 184 households for Purnia.

How many households are in Purnia village?

The village record lists 184 households for Purnia.

What is the male and female population of Purnia?

The record lists 386 male residents and 404 female residents for Purnia.

What is the sex ratio of Purnia village?

The sex ratio of Purnia is 1,046.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purnia village?

The reported geographical area of Purnia is 245 hectares.

What is the population density of Purnia village?

The approximate population density of Purnia is 322.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purnia?

The nearest town listed for Purnia is Dumka, about 35 km away.

How far is Purnia from the district headquarters?

Purnia is about 35 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purnia from the sub-district headquarters?

Purnia is about 18 km from Ramgarh, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purnia?

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

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

For Purnia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 182.63 hectares and irrigated land is 28.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purnia?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purnia. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.