Indian Village Directory

Sarkanda Village

Sarkanda is an inhabited village in Godda Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 357359, the Census 2011 record lists 4,012 people in 708 households and the reported area is 375.97 hectares. The local references include Amarpur Gram Panchayat, Godda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 2 km.

In short:

Sarkanda is a village in Godda Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 357359 and 4,012 people in 708 households.

Village Code357359
Population4,012
Households708
Area375.97 hectares

Detailed village profile

Sarkanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,012 people, 375.97 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Sarkanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Godda
Sub-district Godda
CD Block Godda
Gram Panchayat AMARPUR
  • Sarkanda falls under Godda Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 357359.
  • The record lists 4,012 people living in 708 households.
  • The reported village area is 375.97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
  • 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
Sarkanda
Census Village Code
357359
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Godda
Sub-district Census Code
02561
CD Block
Godda
Gram Panchayat
Amarpur
Households
708
Population
4,012
Male Population
2,088
Female Population
1,924
Sex Ratio
921.46
Area
375.97 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814133
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 1,067.11 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 15.65% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 18.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarkanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 357359, Amarpur Gram Panchayat and Godda CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02561
Village Census Code
357359
CD Block Code
0067
Gram Panchayat Code
29
CD Block Name
Godda
Gram Panchayat Name
Amarpur

Location and Distance

Godda is the nearest town listed for Sarkanda, about 2 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Godda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
375.97 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,012 people in 708 households, with 2,088 male residents and 1,924 female residents. The average household size is 5.67, and SC share is 3.46% and ST share is 15.65% for Sarkanda. Population density works out to about 1,067.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
708
Total Population
4,012
Male Population
2,088
Female Population
1,924
Sex Ratio
921.46
Average Household Size
5.67
SC Population
139
SC Male Population
79
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
3.46
ST Population
628
ST Male Population
305
ST Female Population
323
ST Population Share
15.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sarkanda list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarkanda include hand pump 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.98 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sarkanda include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sarkanda include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sarkanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 355.8 hectares and irrigated land is 66.19 hectares (18.6% 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
17.19
Net Area Sown In Hectares
355.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
289.61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.19
Canals Area In Hectares
27.91 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20.64 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.37 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

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 Sarkanda

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
43
Banks in Matched Records
16
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 35 81%
CRM 8 19%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 26 60%
Indian Bank 2 4.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 4.7%
Bank of Baroda 1 2.3%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 2.3%

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 Baroda ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Nahar Chowk, Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Naharh Chowk, Godda Deoghar Road, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Canara Bank ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Dumka Road Nahar Chowk Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Central Bank of India ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Pirpaiti Godda Road Bm Kutir Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda District, Godda P Ojharkhand Plot No 72, Near Police Barrier, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Near Shankar Talkies Pushp Plaza Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Pirpainty Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Ward No 3, Routara Chowk, Near Anand Cinema Hall, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Indian Bank ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Guljarbagh, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133

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 Sarkanda village located?

Sarkanda is in Godda Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sarkanda village in?

Sarkanda village is in Godda district.

Which state is Sarkanda village in?

Sarkanda village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sarkanda under?

Sarkanda comes under Godda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarkanda?

The Census village code of Sarkanda is 357359.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sarkanda under?

Sarkanda is listed under AMARPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Godda.

What is the population of Sarkanda village?

The village record lists 4,012 people and 708 households for Sarkanda.

How many households are in Sarkanda village?

The village record lists 708 households for Sarkanda.

What is the male and female population of Sarkanda?

The record lists 2,088 male residents and 1,924 female residents for Sarkanda.

What is the sex ratio of Sarkanda village?

The sex ratio of Sarkanda is 921.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarkanda village?

The reported geographical area of Sarkanda is 375.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarkanda village?

The approximate population density of Sarkanda is 1,067.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarkanda?

The nearest town listed for Sarkanda is Godda, about 2 km away.

How far is Sarkanda from the district headquarters?

Sarkanda is about 2 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sarkanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarkanda is about 2 km from Godda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sarkanda?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Sarkanda.

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

For Sarkanda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 355.8 hectares and irrigated land is 66.19 hectares.

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

The page shows 43 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarkanda. These records include 16 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.