Indian Village Directory

Pihra Village

Pihra is an inhabited village in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350355, the Census 2011 record lists 15,578 people in 2,335 households and the reported area is 2,449.47 hectares. The local references include Pihra Purbi Gram Panchayat, Gawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 101 km.

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Quick answer: Pihra is a village in Gawan Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350355 and 15,578 people in 2,335 households.
Village Code350355
Population15,578
Households2,335
Area2,449.47 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Pihra
Census Village Code
350355
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
Pihra Purbi
Households
2,335
Population
15,578
Male Population
7,865
Female Population
7,713
Sex Ratio
980.67
Area
2,449.47 hectares
Area
24.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pihra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 15,578 people, 2,449.47 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Pihra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtGawan
CD BlockGawan
Gram PanchayatPIHRA PURBI
  • Pihra falls under Gawan Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350355.
  • The record lists 15,578 people living in 2,335 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,449.47 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 Density635.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.01%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pihra in the official administrative record. Census village code 350355, Pihra Purbi Gram Panchayat and Gawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02532
Village Census Code
350355
CD Block Code
0038
Gram Panchayat Code
0159
CD Block Name
Gawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Pihra Purbi

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Pihra, about 101 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 101 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
101 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
101 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
268 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Total Geographical Area
2,449.47 hectares
Area
24.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 15,578 people in 2,335 households, with 7,865 male residents and 7,713 female residents. The average household size is 6.67, and SC share is 12.97% and ST share is 0.01% for Pihra. Population density works out to about 635.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,335
Total Population
15,578
Male Population
7,865
Female Population
7,713
Sex Ratio
980.67
Average Household Size
6.67
SC Population
2,020
SC Male Population
991
SC Female Population
1,029
SC Population Share
12.97
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pihra list 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pihra 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.

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
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
Closed Drainage
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
34.78 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Pihra include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pihra is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pihra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 245.24 hectares and irrigated land is 48.15 hectares (19.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
1,740.95 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
242.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13.19 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
45.03 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
127.92 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
245.24
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
197.09 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
48.15
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
14.53 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.59 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pihra

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
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 Pihra village located?

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

Which district is Pihra village in?

Pihra village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Pihra village in?

Pihra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pihra under?

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

What is the Census village code of Pihra?

The Census village code of Pihra is 350355.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pihra under?

Pihra is listed under PIHRA PURBI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gawan.

What is the population of Pihra village?

The village record lists 15,578 people and 2,335 households for Pihra.

How many households are in Pihra village?

The village record lists 2,335 households for Pihra.

What is the male and female population of Pihra?

The record lists 7,865 male residents and 7,713 female residents for Pihra.

What is the sex ratio of Pihra village?

The sex ratio of Pihra is 980.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pihra village?

The reported geographical area of Pihra is 2,449.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Pihra village?

The approximate population density of Pihra is 635.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pihra?

The nearest town listed for Pihra is Giridih, about 101 km away.

How far is Pihra from the district headquarters?

Pihra is about 101 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pihra from the sub-district headquarters?

Pihra is about 15 km from Gawan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pihra?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Pihra.

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

For Pihra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 245.24 hectares and irrigated land is 48.15 hectares.

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

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