Indian Village Directory

Orkhar Village

Orkhar is an inhabited village in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 351025, the Census 2011 record lists 1,574 people in 202 households and the reported area is 186 hectares. The local references include Kendua Gram Panchayat, Dhanwar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 70 km.

In short:

Orkhar is a village in Dhanwar Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 351025 and 1,574 people in 202 households.

Village Code351025
Population1,574
Households202
Area186 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Detailed village profile

Orkhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,574 people, 186 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Orkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Giridih
Sub-district Dhanwar
CD Block Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat KENDUA
  • Orkhar falls under Dhanwar Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 351025.
  • The record lists 1,574 people living in 202 households.
  • The reported village area is 186 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Orkhar
Census Village Code
351025
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanwar
Sub-district Census Code
02535
CD Block
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat
Kendua
Households
202
Population
1,574
Male Population
821
Female Population
753
Sex Ratio
917.17
Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825412
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 846.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.79 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.07% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 9.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Orkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 351025, Kendua Gram Panchayat and Dhanwar CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02535
Village Census Code
351025
CD Block Code
0041
Gram Panchayat Code
0257
CD Block Name
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat Name
Kendua

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Orkhar, about 70 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
200 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,574 people in 202 households, with 821 male residents and 753 female residents. The average household size is 7.79, and SC share is 16.07% and ST share is 0% for Orkhar. Population density works out to about 846.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
202
Total Population
1,574
Male Population
821
Female Population
753
Sex Ratio
917.17
Average Household Size
7.79
SC Population
253
SC Male Population
128
SC Female Population
125
SC Population Share
16.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Orkhar list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Orkhar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
32.37 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Orkhar include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
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 Orkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 60.21 hectares and irrigated land is 5.96 hectares (9.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.86
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.63 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
24.56 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.44 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.93 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.96
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.96 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Orkhar

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
6
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 50%
CRM 4 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 38%
Bandhan Bank Limited 1 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 12%
Bank of India 1 12%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%

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
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Dhanwar Village - Rajdhanwar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825412
Axis Bank Limited CRM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Ps: Dhanwar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand, First Floor, Main Road, Near Gandhi Chowk, Po: Rajdhanwar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 8…
State Bank of India ATM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Dhanwal Dhanwal, Teh.giridih, 825412, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825412
Bank of India CRM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) At Dumardiha Po Arkhango Ps Dhanwr Ghorthamba, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825412
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Rajdhanwar, Dist. Giridih, Jharkhand - 825412. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Bada Chowk Cinema Hall Road, Giridih, Jharkha…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Ps Dhanwar, Rajdhanwar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand - 825412 ICICI Bank Ltd, Thana Chowk, Village Po Dhanwar, Giridih, Jha…
State Bank of India ATM 825412 Giridih Dhanwar Dhanwar (Ct) Giridih Deewan Tola, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825412

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 Orkhar village located?

Orkhar is in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Orkhar village in?

Orkhar village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Orkhar village in?

Orkhar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Orkhar under?

Orkhar comes under Dhanwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Orkhar?

The Census village code of Orkhar is 351025.

Which Gram Panchayat is Orkhar under?

Orkhar is listed under KENDUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhanwar.

What is the population of Orkhar village?

The village record lists 1,574 people and 202 households for Orkhar.

How many households are in Orkhar village?

The village record lists 202 households for Orkhar.

What is the male and female population of Orkhar?

The record lists 821 male residents and 753 female residents for Orkhar.

What is the sex ratio of Orkhar village?

The sex ratio of Orkhar is 917.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Orkhar village?

The reported geographical area of Orkhar is 186 hectares.

What is the population density of Orkhar village?

The approximate population density of Orkhar is 846.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Orkhar?

The nearest town listed for Orkhar is Giridih, about 70 km away.

How far is Orkhar from the district headquarters?

Orkhar is about 47 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Orkhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Orkhar is about 9 km from Dhanwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Orkhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Orkhar.

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

For Orkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 60.21 hectares and irrigated land is 5.96 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Orkhar. These records include 6 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.