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Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371019, the Census 2011 record lists 569 people in 113 households and the reported area is 189.04 hectares. The local references include Saharpur Gram Panchayat, Shikaripara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Pokharia is a village in Shikaripara Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371019 and 569 people in 113 households.
Village Code371019
Population569
Households113
Area189.04 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Pokharia
Census Village Code
371019
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
Saharpur
Households
113
Population
569
Male Population
283
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
1,010.6
Area
189.04 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816103
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 569 people, 189.04 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtShikaripara
CD BlockShikaripara
Gram PanchayatSAHARPUR
  • Pokharia falls under Shikaripara Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371019.
  • The record lists 569 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 189.04 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 Density300.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.3%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.8%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 371019, Saharpur Gram Panchayat and Shikaripara CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02671
Village Census Code
371019
CD Block Code
0177
CD Block Name
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat Name
Saharpur

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 48 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 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
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
189.04 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 569 people in 113 households, with 283 male residents and 286 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.3% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 300.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
569
Male Population
283
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
1,010.6
Average Household Size
5.04
ST Population
565
ST Male Population
281
ST Female Population
284
ST Population Share
99.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pokharia 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
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
Spring
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
16.18 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
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, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.9 hectares and irrigated land is 4.15 hectares (7.8% 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
21.72
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.65 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
64.09 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.15
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.15 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pokharia

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

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
State Bank of India CRM 816118 Dumka Shikaripara Baramasia Barmasia Barmasia, Dumka, Jharkhand, 816118
State Bank of India ATM 816118 Dumka Shikaripara Sikaripara Dumka Sikaripara, Dumka, Jharkhand, 816118

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 Pokharia village located?

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

Which district is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pokharia under?

Pokharia comes under Shikaripara 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 371019.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under SAHARPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikaripara.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 569 people and 113 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 113 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 283 male residents and 286 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 1,010.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 189.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 300.99 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 Dumka, about 48 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 48 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 18 km from Shikaripara, 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, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Pokharia.

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

For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.9 hectares and irrigated land is 4.15 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pokharia. 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.