Indian Village Directory

Chongakhar Village

Chongakhar is an inhabited village in Birni Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 352342, the Census 2011 record lists 1,973 people in 334 households and the reported area is 383 hectares. The local references include Chongakhar Gram Panchayat, Birni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 62 km.

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Quick answer: Chongakhar is a village in Birni Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 352342 and 1,973 people in 334 households.
Village Code352342
Population1,973
Households334
Area383 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Chongakhar
Census Village Code
352342
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Birni
Sub-district Census Code
02540
CD Block
Birni
Gram Panchayat
Chongakhar
Households
334
Population
1,973
Male Population
1,015
Female Population
958
Sex Ratio
943.84
Area
383 hectares
Area
3.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
62 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825324
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chongakhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,973 people, 383 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Chongakhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtBirni
CD BlockBirni
Gram PanchayatCHONGAKHAR
  • Chongakhar falls under Birni Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 352342.
  • The record lists 1,973 people living in 334 households.
  • The reported village area is 383 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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 Density515.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chongakhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 352342, Chongakhar Gram Panchayat and Birni CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02540
Village Census Code
352342
CD Block Code
0046
CD Block Name
Birni
Gram Panchayat Name
Chongakhar

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Chongakhar, about 62 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Birni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
200 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
62 km
Total Geographical Area
383 hectares
Area
3.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,973 people in 334 households, with 1,015 male residents and 958 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 25.29% and ST share is 0% for Chongakhar. Population density works out to about 515.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
334
Total Population
1,973
Male Population
1,015
Female Population
958
Sex Ratio
943.84
Average Household Size
5.91
SC Population
499
SC Male Population
261
SC Female Population
238
SC Population Share
25.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chongakhar 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 Chongakhar 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.04 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chongakhar 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chongakhar 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chongakhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 30.61 hectares and irrigated land is 1.08 hectares (3.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
53.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.94
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
102.46 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
39.69 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
51.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.51 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.08
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.08 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chongakhar

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 33%
CRM 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Bank of India 1 33%

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 825324 Hazaribag Chalkusa Chaube Choube, P. O. Barkatha, Teh.koderma, 825323 Choube, P. O. Barkatha, Teh.koderma, 825323, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, 825324
Bank of India CRM 825324 Koderma Jainagar Jainagar Koderma-Prashabad Road Jainagar Chowk Koderma, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825324
State Bank of India CRM 825324 Koderma Jainagar Jainagar At and Post-Jainagar, Teh-Jainagar. at and Post-Jainagar, Teh-Jainagar, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825324

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 Chongakhar village located?

Chongakhar is in Birni Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chongakhar village in?

Chongakhar village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Chongakhar village in?

Chongakhar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chongakhar under?

Chongakhar comes under Birni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chongakhar?

The Census village code of Chongakhar is 352342.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chongakhar under?

Chongakhar is listed under CHONGAKHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Birni.

What is the population of Chongakhar village?

The village record lists 1,973 people and 334 households for Chongakhar.

How many households are in Chongakhar village?

The village record lists 334 households for Chongakhar.

What is the male and female population of Chongakhar?

The record lists 1,015 male residents and 958 female residents for Chongakhar.

What is the sex ratio of Chongakhar village?

The sex ratio of Chongakhar is 943.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chongakhar village?

The reported geographical area of Chongakhar is 383 hectares.

What is the population density of Chongakhar village?

The approximate population density of Chongakhar is 515.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chongakhar?

The nearest town listed for Chongakhar is Giridih, about 62 km away.

How far is Chongakhar from the district headquarters?

Chongakhar is about 62 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chongakhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Chongakhar is about 20 km from Birni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chongakhar?

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

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

For Chongakhar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 30.61 hectares and irrigated land is 1.08 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chongakhar. 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.