Where is Hurka village located?
Hurka is in Ketar* Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Hurka Village
Hurka is an inhabited village in Ketar* Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347212, the Census 2011 record lists 1,939 people in 375 households and the reported area is 798 hectares. The local references include Lohargara Gram Panchayat, Ketar* CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 60 km.
Village Code347212
Population1,939
Households375
Area798 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Hurka
- Census Village Code
- 347212
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Garhwa
- District Census Code
- 346
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ketar*
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02497
- CD Block
- Ketar*
- Gram Panchayat
- Lohargara
- Households
- 375
- Population
- 1,939
- Male Population
- 1,022
- Female Population
- 917
- Sex Ratio
- 897.26
- Area
- 798 hectares
- Area
- 7.98 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 822120
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Hurka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,939 people, 798 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Hurka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Hurka falls under Ketar* Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 347212.
- The record lists 1,939 people living in 375 households.
- The reported village area is 798 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density242.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Hurka in the official administrative record. Census village code 347212, Lohargara Gram Panchayat and Ketar* CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 346
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02497
- Village Census Code
- 347212
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Ketar*
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lohargara
Location and Distance
Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Hurka, about 60 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ketar*
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13 km
- District Headquarter
- Garhwa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Garhwa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 60 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 798 hectares
- Area
- 7.98 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,939 people in 375 households, with 1,022 male residents and 917 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 37.6% and ST share is 0% for Hurka. Population density works out to about 242.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 375
- Total Population
- 1,939
- Male Population
- 1,022
- Female Population
- 917
- Sex Ratio
- 897.26
- Average Household Size
- 5.17
- SC Population
- 729
- SC Male Population
- 383
- SC Female Population
- 346
- SC Population Share
- 37.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Hurka 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hurka include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 30.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Hurka include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Hurka include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Hurka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Gur, net sown area is 75.98 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares (40.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Gur
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Basket
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 462.06 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.11
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9.79 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 176.52 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 56.54 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 75.98
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 51.04 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 30.8
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others Count
- 2
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Hurka
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
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| Union Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 822120 | Garhwa | Kandi | Kanri | Kanri State Bank of India, Kanri, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822120 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 822120 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Kandi Kandi Village, Police Station Road, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822120 |
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
Which district is Hurka village in?
Hurka village is in Garhwa district.
Which state is Hurka village in?
Hurka village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Hurka under?
Hurka comes under Ketar* Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Hurka?
The Census village code of Hurka is 347212.
Which Gram Panchayat is Hurka under?
Hurka is listed under LOHARGARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ketar*.
What is the population of Hurka village?
The village record lists 1,939 people and 375 households for Hurka.
How many households are in Hurka village?
The village record lists 375 households for Hurka.
What is the male and female population of Hurka?
The record lists 1,022 male residents and 917 female residents for Hurka.
What is the sex ratio of Hurka village?
The sex ratio of Hurka is 897.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Hurka village?
The reported geographical area of Hurka is 798 hectares.
What is the population density of Hurka village?
The approximate population density of Hurka is 242.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Hurka?
The nearest town listed for Hurka is Garhwa, about 60 km away.
How far is Hurka from the district headquarters?
Hurka is about 60 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Hurka from the sub-district headquarters?
Hurka is about 13 km from Ketar*, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Hurka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Hurka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Hurka?
For Hurka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Gur, net sown area is 75.98 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Hurka?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hurka. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.