Indian Village Directory

Alkar Village

Alkar is an inhabited village in Nagaruntari Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347483, the Census 2011 record lists 961 people in 192 households and the reported area is 753 hectares. The local references include Ahirpurwa Gram Panchayat, Nagaruntari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Majhiaon at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Alkar is a village in Nagaruntari Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347483 and 961 people in 192 households.
Village Code347483
Population961
Households192
Area753 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Alkar
Census Village Code
347483
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nagaruntari
Sub-district Census Code
02503
CD Block
Nagaruntari
Gram Panchayat
Ahirpurwa
Households
192
Population
961
Male Population
496
Female Population
465
Sex Ratio
937.5
Area
753 hectares
Area
7.53 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822121
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Alkar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 961 people, 753 hectares of reported area and Majhiaon as the nearest town reference for Alkar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtNagaruntari
CD BlockNagaruntari
Gram PanchayatAHIRPURWA
  • Alkar falls under Nagaruntari Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347483.
  • The record lists 961 people living in 192 households.
  • The reported village area is 753 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

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density127.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share51.2%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share115.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Alkar in the official administrative record. Census village code 347483, Ahirpurwa Gram Panchayat and Nagaruntari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02503
Village Census Code
347483
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Nagaruntari
Gram Panchayat Name
Ahirpurwa

Location and Distance

Majhiaon is the nearest town listed for Alkar, about 5 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nagaruntari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Majhiaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
753 hectares
Area
7.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 961 people in 192 households, with 496 male residents and 465 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 33.3% and ST share is 51.2% for Alkar. Population density works out to about 127.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
192
Total Population
961
Male Population
496
Female Population
465
Sex Ratio
937.5
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
320
SC Male Population
161
SC Female Population
159
SC Population Share
33.3
ST Population
492
ST Male Population
254
ST Female Population
238
ST Population Share
51.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Alkar list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Alkar include hand pump 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
54.37 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Alkar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Alkar 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Alkar is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Alkar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.2 hectares and irrigated land is 54.37 hectares (115.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
655.64 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.47
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.32 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.33 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.02 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
699.27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
54.37

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Alkar

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Bank of India 1 17%
Central Bank of India 1 17%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 17%

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
Bank of India ATM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Nagaruntari Main Road, Nagar Utari Nagar Utari, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822121
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Nagaruntari Boi Building, Main Road, Nagaruntari, Jharkhand - 822121 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Beside Sbi, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 8…
Central Bank of India ATM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Puraini Puraini Puraini, Teh.nagar Unitari, 822121, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822121
State Bank of India ATM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Nagaruntari Nagar Untari Near Sbi Branch Khata No. 444, Plot No.59, 63, Nagar Untari, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822121
State Bank of India ATM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Nagaruntari Garhwa Nagar Untari, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822121
State Bank of India CRM 822121 Garhwa Nagaruntari Nagaruntari Garhwa Nagar Untari, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822121

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 Alkar village located?

Alkar is in Nagaruntari Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Alkar village in?

Alkar village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Alkar village in?

Alkar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Alkar under?

Alkar comes under Nagaruntari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Alkar?

The Census village code of Alkar is 347483.

Which Gram Panchayat is Alkar under?

Alkar is listed under AHIRPURWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nagaruntari.

What is the population of Alkar village?

The village record lists 961 people and 192 households for Alkar.

How many households are in Alkar village?

The village record lists 192 households for Alkar.

What is the male and female population of Alkar?

The record lists 496 male residents and 465 female residents for Alkar.

What is the sex ratio of Alkar village?

The sex ratio of Alkar is 937.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Alkar village?

The reported geographical area of Alkar is 753 hectares.

What is the population density of Alkar village?

The approximate population density of Alkar is 127.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Alkar?

The nearest town listed for Alkar is Majhiaon, about 5 km away.

How far is Alkar from the district headquarters?

Alkar is about 35 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Alkar from the sub-district headquarters?

Alkar is about 6 km from Nagaruntari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Alkar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Alkar.

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

For Alkar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.2 hectares and irrigated land is 54.37 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Alkar. These records include 4 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.