Indian Village Directory

Purpahar Village

Purpahar is an inhabited village in Shikaripara Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370950, the Census 2011 record lists 87 people in 20 households and the reported area is 186 hectares. The local references include Bakijor Gram Panchayat, Shikaripara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 36 km.

In short:

Purpahar is a village in Shikaripara Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370950 and 87 people in 20 households.

Village Code370950
Population87
Households20
Area186 hectares

Detailed village profile

Purpahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 87 people, 186 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Purpahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Shikaripara
CD Block Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat BAKIJOR
  • Purpahar falls under Shikaripara Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370950.
  • The record lists 87 people living in 20 households.
  • The reported village area is 186 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, Health 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 Village Facts

Village
Purpahar
Census Village Code
370950
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
Bakijor
Households
20
Population
87
Male Population
41
Female Population
46
Sex Ratio
1,121.95
Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816103
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 46.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purpahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 370950, Bakijor Gram Panchayat and Shikaripara CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02671
Village Census Code
370950
CD Block Code
0177
CD Block Name
Shikaripara
Gram Panchayat Name
Bakijor

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Purpahar, about 36 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shikaripara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
W. B
Total Geographical Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 87 people in 20 households, with 41 male residents and 46 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Purpahar. Population density works out to about 46.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
20
Total Population
87
Male Population
41
Female Population
46
Sex Ratio
1,121.95
Average Household Size
4.35
ST Population
87
ST Male Population
41
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purpahar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Purpahar.

Uncovered Well
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.69 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purpahar 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 Purpahar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purpahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 24.9 hectares and irrigated land is 3.7 hectares (14.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
53.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
32.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
26.73 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
32.28 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.65 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.7
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.7 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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purpahar

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
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 Purpahar village located?

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

Which district is Purpahar village in?

Purpahar village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Purpahar village in?

Purpahar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Purpahar under?

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

What is the Census village code of Purpahar?

The Census village code of Purpahar is 370950.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purpahar under?

Purpahar is listed under BAKIJOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikaripara.

What is the population of Purpahar village?

The village record lists 87 people and 20 households for Purpahar.

How many households are in Purpahar village?

The village record lists 20 households for Purpahar.

What is the male and female population of Purpahar?

The record lists 41 male residents and 46 female residents for Purpahar.

What is the sex ratio of Purpahar village?

The sex ratio of Purpahar is 1,121.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purpahar village?

The reported geographical area of Purpahar is 186 hectares.

What is the population density of Purpahar village?

The approximate population density of Purpahar is 46.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purpahar?

The nearest town listed for Purpahar is Dumka, about 36 km away.

How far is Purpahar from the district headquarters?

Purpahar is about 36 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purpahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Purpahar is about 30 km from Shikaripara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Purpahar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 24.9 hectares and irrigated land is 3.7 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purpahar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Purpahar.

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.