Indian Village Directory

Burhi Gamhar Village

Burhi Gamhar is an inhabited village in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347812, the Census 2011 record lists 271 people in 55 households and the reported area is 88.31 hectares. The local references include Obra Gram Panchayat, Garhwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 12 km.

In short:

Burhi Gamhar is a village in Garhwa Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347812 and 271 people in 55 households.

Village Code347812
Population271
Households55
Area88.31 hectares
Nearest TownGarhwa

Detailed village profile

Burhi Gamhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 271 people, 88.31 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Burhi Gamhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Garhwa
Sub-district Garhwa
CD Block Garhwa
Gram Panchayat OBRA
  • Burhi Gamhar falls under Garhwa Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347812.
  • The record lists 271 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 88.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Burhi Gamhar
Census Village Code
347812
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhwa
Sub-district Census Code
02509
CD Block
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat
Obra
Households
55
Population
271
Male Population
132
Female Population
139
Sex Ratio
1,053.03
Area
88.31 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhwa
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822124
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 306.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 74.91% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 5.9% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 23.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Burhi Gamhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 347812, Obra Gram Panchayat and Garhwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02509
Village Census Code
347812
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Obra

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Burhi Gamhar, about 12 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
190 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Chhatisgarh
Distance outside State/UT
60 km
Nearest Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
88.31 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 271 people in 55 households, with 132 male residents and 139 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 74.91% and ST share is 5.9% for Burhi Gamhar. Population density works out to about 306.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
271
Male Population
132
Female Population
139
Sex Ratio
1,053.03
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
203
SC Male Population
99
SC Female Population
104
SC Population Share
74.91
ST Population
16
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
5.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Burhi Gamhar list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Burhi Gamhar 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Burhi Gamhar 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Burhi Gamhar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Burhi Gamhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.19 hectares and irrigated land is 11.21 hectares (23.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
20.56 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.21 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.09 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.21
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.04 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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 Burhi Gamhar

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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
Central Bank of India 1 50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 50%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 822124 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Station Road, P. O. Rehla, Garhwa Road, Garhwa Tehsil, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822124
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822124 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Rehla Chowk Khata No.15, Holding No.saf265484100317021436, Plot No.185, Vill+po Rehla Rehla Chowk, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 8…

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 Burhi Gamhar village located?

Burhi Gamhar is in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Burhi Gamhar village in?

Burhi Gamhar village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Burhi Gamhar village in?

Burhi Gamhar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Burhi Gamhar under?

Burhi Gamhar comes under Garhwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Burhi Gamhar?

The Census village code of Burhi Gamhar is 347812.

Which Gram Panchayat is Burhi Gamhar under?

Burhi Gamhar is listed under OBRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhwa.

What is the population of Burhi Gamhar village?

The village record lists 271 people and 55 households for Burhi Gamhar.

How many households are in Burhi Gamhar village?

The village record lists 55 households for Burhi Gamhar.

What is the male and female population of Burhi Gamhar?

The record lists 132 male residents and 139 female residents for Burhi Gamhar.

What is the sex ratio of Burhi Gamhar village?

The sex ratio of Burhi Gamhar is 1,053.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Burhi Gamhar village?

The reported geographical area of Burhi Gamhar is 88.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Burhi Gamhar village?

The approximate population density of Burhi Gamhar is 306.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Burhi Gamhar?

The nearest town listed for Burhi Gamhar is Garhwa, about 12 km away.

How far is Burhi Gamhar from the district headquarters?

Burhi Gamhar is about 12 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Burhi Gamhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Burhi Gamhar is about 12 km from Garhwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Burhi Gamhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Burhi Gamhar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Burhi Gamhar?

For Burhi Gamhar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.19 hectares and irrigated land is 11.21 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Burhi Gamhar?

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