Indian Village Directory

Loka Village

Loka is an inhabited village in Bardiha Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347368, the Census 2011 record lists 1,771 people in 302 households and the reported area is 275.87 hectares. The local references include Obra Gram Panchayat, Bardiha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Majhiaon at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Loka is a village in Bardiha Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347368 and 1,771 people in 302 households.
Village Code347368
Population1,771
Households302
Area275.87 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Loka
Census Village Code
347368
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bardiha
Sub-district Census Code
02500
CD Block
Bardiha
Gram Panchayat
Obra
Households
302
Population
1,771
Male Population
910
Female Population
861
Sex Ratio
946.15
Area
275.87 hectares
Area
2.76 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822114
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Loka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,771 people, 275.87 hectares of reported area and Majhiaon as the nearest town reference for Loka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtBardiha
CD BlockBardiha
Gram PanchayatOBRA
  • Loka falls under Bardiha Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347368.
  • The record lists 1,771 people living in 302 households.
  • The reported village area is 275.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Majhiaon.
  • 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 Density641.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.63%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Loka in the official administrative record. Census village code 347368, Obra Gram Panchayat and Bardiha CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02500
Village Census Code
347368
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Bardiha
Gram Panchayat Name
Obra

Location and Distance

Majhiaon is the nearest town listed for Loka, about 10 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bardiha
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Majhiaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
275.87 hectares
Area
2.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,771 people in 302 households, with 910 male residents and 861 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 52.63% and ST share is 0.06% for Loka. Population density works out to about 641.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
302
Total Population
1,771
Male Population
910
Female Population
861
Sex Ratio
946.15
Average Household Size
5.86
SC Population
932
SC Male Population
486
SC Female Population
446
SC Population Share
52.63
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Loka 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

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Loka 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Loka include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
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 Loka include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Loka is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Loka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 175.66 hectares and irrigated land is 70.85 hectares (40.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.51
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
48.63 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
175.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
70.85
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
60.8 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Loka

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
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 822114 Garhwa Bardiha Bardiha Garhwa Bardiha(block Majhiwan), Teh.garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114

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 Loka village located?

Loka is in Bardiha Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Loka village in?

Loka village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Loka village in?

Loka village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Loka under?

Loka comes under Bardiha Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Loka?

The Census village code of Loka is 347368.

Which Gram Panchayat is Loka under?

Loka is listed under OBRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bardiha.

What is the population of Loka village?

The village record lists 1,771 people and 302 households for Loka.

How many households are in Loka village?

The village record lists 302 households for Loka.

What is the male and female population of Loka?

The record lists 910 male residents and 861 female residents for Loka.

What is the sex ratio of Loka village?

The sex ratio of Loka is 946.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Loka village?

The reported geographical area of Loka is 275.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Loka village?

The approximate population density of Loka is 641.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Loka?

The nearest town listed for Loka is Majhiaon, about 10 km away.

How far is Loka from the district headquarters?

Loka is about 30 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Loka?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Loka.

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

For Loka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 175.66 hectares and irrigated land is 70.85 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Loka. 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 Loka.

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.