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Garhi Sankh Village

Garhi Sankh is an inhabited village in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350339, the Census 2011 record lists 226 people in 35 households and the reported area is 779 hectares. The local references include Pasnaur Gram Panchayat, Gawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 112 km.

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Quick answer: Garhi Sankh is a village in Gawan Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350339 and 226 people in 35 households.
Village Code350339
Population226
Households35
Area779 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Garhi Sankh
Census Village Code
350339
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gawan
Sub-district Census Code
02532
CD Block
Gawan
Gram Panchayat
Pasnaur
Households
35
Population
226
Male Population
115
Female Population
111
Sex Ratio
965.22
Area
779 hectares
Area
7.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
112 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Garhi Sankh at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 226 people, 779 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Garhi Sankh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtGawan
CD BlockGawan
Gram PanchayatPASNAUR
  • Garhi Sankh falls under Gawan Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350339.
  • The record lists 226 people living in 35 households.
  • The reported village area is 779 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density29.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.88%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garhi Sankh in the official administrative record. Census village code 350339, Pasnaur Gram Panchayat and Gawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02532
Village Census Code
350339
CD Block Code
0038
Gram Panchayat Code
0148
CD Block Name
Gawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Pasnaur

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Garhi Sankh, about 112 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 112 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
112 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
112 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
278 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
112 km
Total Geographical Area
779 hectares
Area
7.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 226 people in 35 households, with 115 male residents and 111 female residents. The average household size is 6.46, and SC share is 52.65% and ST share is 0.88% for Garhi Sankh. Population density works out to about 29.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
35
Total Population
226
Male Population
115
Female Population
111
Sex Ratio
965.22
Average Household Size
6.46
SC Population
119
SC Male Population
62
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
52.65
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garhi Sankh list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garhi Sankh 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Garhi Sankh include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garhi Sankh show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 25.99 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
629.71 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
123.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.99 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Garhi Sankh

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.

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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

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
Indian Bank ATM 815313 Giridih Gawan Gawan Gawan Gawan, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815313

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 Garhi Sankh village located?

Garhi Sankh is in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Garhi Sankh village in?

Garhi Sankh village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Garhi Sankh village in?

Garhi Sankh village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Garhi Sankh under?

Garhi Sankh comes under Gawan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garhi Sankh?

The Census village code of Garhi Sankh is 350339.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garhi Sankh under?

Garhi Sankh is listed under PASNAUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gawan.

What is the population of Garhi Sankh village?

The village record lists 226 people and 35 households for Garhi Sankh.

How many households are in Garhi Sankh village?

The village record lists 35 households for Garhi Sankh.

What is the male and female population of Garhi Sankh?

The record lists 115 male residents and 111 female residents for Garhi Sankh.

What is the sex ratio of Garhi Sankh village?

The sex ratio of Garhi Sankh is 965.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garhi Sankh village?

The reported geographical area of Garhi Sankh is 779 hectares.

What is the population density of Garhi Sankh village?

The approximate population density of Garhi Sankh is 29.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garhi Sankh?

The nearest town listed for Garhi Sankh is Giridih, about 112 km away.

How far is Garhi Sankh from the district headquarters?

Garhi Sankh is about 112 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garhi Sankh from the sub-district headquarters?

Garhi Sankh is about 25 km from Gawan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garhi Sankh?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Garhi Sankh.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Garhi Sankh?

For Garhi Sankh, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 25.99 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Garhi Sankh?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garhi Sankh. These records include 1 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.