Indian Village Directory

Gandarakpur Village

Gandarakpur is an inhabited village in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370825, the Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 270 households and the reported area is 187 hectares. The local references include Gandarakpur Gram Panchayat, Shikaripara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Gandarakpur is a village in Shikaripara Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370825 and 1,133 people in 270 households.
Village Code370825
Population1,133
Households270
Area187 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Key Village Facts

Village
Gandarakpur
Census Village Code
370825
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shikaripara
Sub-district Census Code
02671
CD Block
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat
Gandarakpur
Households
270
Population
1,133
Male Population
591
Female Population
542
Sex Ratio
917.09
Area
187 hectares
Area
1.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814119
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gandarakpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,133 people, 187 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Gandarakpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtShikaripara
CD BlockShikaripara
Gram PanchayatGANDARAKPUR
  • Gandarakpur falls under Shikaripara Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370825.
  • The record lists 1,133 people living in 270 households.
  • The reported village area is 187 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

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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
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 Density605.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.88%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandarakpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 370825, Gandarakpur Gram Panchayat and Shikaripara CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02671
Village Census Code
370825
CD Block Code
0177
CD Block Name
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat Name
Gandarakpur

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Gandarakpur, about 20 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shikaripara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
370 km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
187 hectares
Area
1.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 270 households, with 591 male residents and 542 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 18.71% and ST share is 3.88% for Gandarakpur. Population density works out to about 605.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
270
Total Population
1,133
Male Population
591
Female Population
542
Sex Ratio
917.09
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
212
SC Male Population
103
SC Female Population
109
SC Population Share
18.71
ST Population
44
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
25
ST Population Share
3.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gandarakpur list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gandarakpur 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
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.15 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gandarakpur include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gandarakpur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gandarakpur is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 12 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandarakpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 144.54 hectares and irrigated land is 38.6 hectares (26.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.72 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.09 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
144.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
128.52 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
38.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gandarakpur

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.

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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 814119 Dumka Shikaripara Patabari Sikaripara Road Sikaripara Road, Pattabari, Teh.shikaripara, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814119

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 Gandarakpur village located?

Gandarakpur is in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gandarakpur village in?

Gandarakpur village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Gandarakpur village in?

Gandarakpur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gandarakpur under?

Gandarakpur comes under Shikaripara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandarakpur?

The Census village code of Gandarakpur is 370825.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gandarakpur under?

Gandarakpur is listed under GANDARAKPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikaripara.

What is the population of Gandarakpur village?

The village record lists 1,133 people and 270 households for Gandarakpur.

How many households are in Gandarakpur village?

The village record lists 270 households for Gandarakpur.

What is the male and female population of Gandarakpur?

The record lists 591 male residents and 542 female residents for Gandarakpur.

What is the sex ratio of Gandarakpur village?

The sex ratio of Gandarakpur is 917.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandarakpur village?

The reported geographical area of Gandarakpur is 187 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandarakpur village?

The approximate population density of Gandarakpur is 605.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandarakpur?

The nearest town listed for Gandarakpur is Dumka, about 20 km away.

How far is Gandarakpur from the district headquarters?

Gandarakpur is about 20 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandarakpur from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Gandarakpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Gandarakpur.

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

For Gandarakpur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 144.54 hectares and irrigated land is 38.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandarakpur. 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.