Obra is an inhabited village in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347811, the Census 2011 record lists 3,915 people in 804 households and the reported area is 679 hectares. The local references include Obra Gram Panchayat, Garhwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 9 km.
In short:
Obra is a village in Garhwa Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347811 and 3,915 people in 804 households.
Village Code347811
Population3,915
Households804
Area679 hectares
Nearest TownGarhwa
Detailed village profile
Obra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,915 people, 679 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Obra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Obra falls under Garhwa Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 347811.
The record lists 3,915 people living in 804 households.
The reported village area is 679 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
Obra
Census Village Code
347811
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
804
Population
3,915
Male Population
2,028
Female Population
1,887
Sex Ratio
930.47
Area
679 hectares
Area
6.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhwa
Nearest Town Distance
9 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 Density576.58 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.87 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.14%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Obra in the official administrative record. Census village code 347811, Obra Gram Panchayat and Garhwa CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02509
Village Census Code
347811
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Obra
Location and Distance
Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Obra, about 9 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 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
9 km
Total Geographical Area
679 hectares
Area
6.79 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,915 people in 804 households, with 2,028 male residents and 1,887 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 15.38% and ST share is 18.14% for Obra. Population density works out to about 576.58 people per sq km.
Total Households
804
Total Population
3,915
Male Population
2,028
Female Population
1,887
Sex Ratio
930.47
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
602
SC Male Population
319
SC Female Population
283
SC Population Share
15.38
ST Population
710
ST Male Population
359
ST Female Population
351
ST Population Share
18.14
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Obra 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.
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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Obra 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
6.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Obra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Obra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Obra is reported as 12 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
12 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 Obra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.93 hectares and irrigated land is 25.94 hectares (18.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
373.67 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
144.02 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.08 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
111.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.94
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
19.61 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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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
5–10 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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
822124
Garhwa
Garhwa
Garhwa (Np)
Garhwa Station Road, P. O. Rehla, Garhwa Road, Garhwa Tehsil, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822124
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 Obra village located?
Obra is in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Obra village in?
Obra village is in Garhwa district.
Which state is Obra village in?
Obra village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Obra under?
Obra comes under Garhwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Obra?
The Census village code of Obra is 347811.
Which Gram Panchayat is Obra under?
Obra is listed under OBRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhwa.
What is the population of Obra village?
The village record lists 3,915 people and 804 households for Obra.
How many households are in Obra village?
The village record lists 804 households for Obra.
What is the male and female population of Obra?
The record lists 2,028 male residents and 1,887 female residents for Obra.
What is the sex ratio of Obra village?
The sex ratio of Obra is 930.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Obra village?
The reported geographical area of Obra is 679 hectares.
What is the population density of Obra village?
The approximate population density of Obra is 576.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Obra?
The nearest town listed for Obra is Garhwa, about 9 km away.
How far is Obra from the district headquarters?
Obra is about 9 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Obra from the sub-district headquarters?
Obra is about 9 km from Garhwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Obra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Obra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Obra?
For Obra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.93 hectares and irrigated land is 25.94 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Obra?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Obra. 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.