Indian Village Directory

Meghchatar Village

Meghchatar is an inhabited village in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355690, the Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 37 households and the reported area is 87 hectares. The local references include Sukhari Gram Panchayat, Meherma CD Block and the nearest town reference is 0 at about 0 km.

In short:

Meghchatar is a village in Meherma Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355690 and 155 people in 37 households.

Village Code355690
Population155
Households37
Area87 hectares
Nearest Town0

Detailed village profile

Meghchatar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 155 people, 87 hectares of reported area and 0 as the nearest town reference for Meghchatar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Godda
Sub-district Meherma
CD Block Meherma
Gram Panchayat SUKHARI
  • Meghchatar falls under Meherma Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355690.
  • The record lists 155 people living in 37 households.
  • The reported village area is 87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is 0.
  • 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
Meghchatar
Census Village Code
355690
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meherma
Sub-district Census Code
02555
CD Block
Meherma
Gram Panchayat
Sukhari
Households
37
Population
155
Male Population
82
Female Population
73
Sex Ratio
890.24
Area
87 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km
Nearest Town
0
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814160
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 178.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.19 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.13% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 83.87% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meghchatar in the official administrative record. Census village code 355690, Sukhari Gram Panchayat and Meherma CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02555
Village Census Code
355690
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Meherma
Gram Panchayat Name
Sukhari

Location and Distance

0 is the nearest town listed for Meghchatar, about 0 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meherma
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
87 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 37 households, with 82 male residents and 73 female residents. The average household size is 4.19, and SC share is 16.13% and ST share is 83.87% for Meghchatar. Population density works out to about 178.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
37
Total Population
155
Male Population
82
Female Population
73
Sex Ratio
890.24
Average Household Size
4.19
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
16.13
ST Population
130
ST Male Population
67
ST Female Population
63
ST Population Share
83.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
19.82 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meghchatar 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
Tractors
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 Meghchatar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Meghchatar is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meghchatar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 63.33 hectares and irrigated land is 8.31 hectares (13.1% 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
3.85
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.33
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.02 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.31
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.36 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meghchatar

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
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 814160 Godda Meherma Bajitpur Meharma, Godda VILL- Budhasan, Godda, Jharkhand, 814160

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 Meghchatar village located?

Meghchatar is in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Meghchatar village in?

Meghchatar village is in Godda district.

Which state is Meghchatar village in?

Meghchatar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Meghchatar under?

Meghchatar comes under Meherma Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meghchatar?

The Census village code of Meghchatar is 355690.

Which Gram Panchayat is Meghchatar under?

Meghchatar is listed under SUKHARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meherma.

What is the population of Meghchatar village?

The village record lists 155 people and 37 households for Meghchatar.

How many households are in Meghchatar village?

The village record lists 37 households for Meghchatar.

What is the male and female population of Meghchatar?

The record lists 82 male residents and 73 female residents for Meghchatar.

What is the sex ratio of Meghchatar village?

The sex ratio of Meghchatar is 890.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meghchatar village?

The reported geographical area of Meghchatar is 87 hectares.

What is the population density of Meghchatar village?

The approximate population density of Meghchatar is 178.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meghchatar?

The nearest town listed for Meghchatar is 0, about 0 km away.

How far is Meghchatar from the district headquarters?

Meghchatar is about 31 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meghchatar?

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

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

For Meghchatar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 63.33 hectares and irrigated land is 8.31 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meghchatar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Meghchatar.

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.