Indian Village Directory

Chalkad Village

Chalkad is an inhabited village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375334, the Census 2011 record lists 749 people in 141 households and the reported area is 494.92 hectares. The local references include Madhatu Gram Panchayat, Erki(tamar II) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 105 km.

In short:

Chalkad is a village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375334 and 749 people in 141 households.

Village Code375334
Population749
Households141
Area494.92 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Detailed village profile

Chalkad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 749 people, 494.92 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Chalkad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Erki(tamar II)
CD Block Erki(Tamar II)
Gram Panchayat MADHATU
  • Chalkad falls under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375334.
  • The record lists 749 people living in 141 households.
  • The reported village area is 494.92 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Chalkad
Census Village Code
375334
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Erki(tamar II)
Sub-district Census Code
02705
CD Block
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat
Madhatu
Households
141
Population
749
Male Population
368
Female Population
381
Sex Ratio
1,035.33
Area
494.92 hectares
Area
4.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
105 km
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 151.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.73% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chalkad in the official administrative record. Census village code 375334, Madhatu Gram Panchayat and Erki(tamar II) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02705
Village Census Code
375334
CD Block Code
0211
CD Block Name
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat Name
Madhatu

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Chalkad, about 105 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Erki (Tamar II)
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
68 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
105 km
Total Geographical Area
494.92 hectares
Area
4.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 749 people in 141 households, with 368 male residents and 381 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.73% for Chalkad. Population density works out to about 151.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
141
Total Population
749
Male Population
368
Female Population
381
Sex Ratio
1,035.33
Average Household Size
5.31
ST Population
747
ST Male Population
367
ST Female Population
380
ST Population Share
99.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chalkad 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 Chalkad include river or canal 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.26 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
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 Chalkad 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
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chalkad show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 270.97 hectares and irrigated land is 0.57 hectares (0.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
101.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
112.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
270.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
270.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.57
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.57 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chalkad village located?

Chalkad is in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chalkad village in?

Chalkad village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Chalkad village in?

Chalkad village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chalkad under?

Chalkad comes under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chalkad?

The Census village code of Chalkad is 375334.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chalkad under?

Chalkad is listed under MADHATU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Erki(Tamar II).

What is the population of Chalkad village?

The village record lists 749 people and 141 households for Chalkad.

How many households are in Chalkad village?

The village record lists 141 households for Chalkad.

What is the male and female population of Chalkad?

The record lists 368 male residents and 381 female residents for Chalkad.

What is the sex ratio of Chalkad village?

The sex ratio of Chalkad is 1,035.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chalkad village?

The reported geographical area of Chalkad is 494.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Chalkad village?

The approximate population density of Chalkad is 151.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chalkad?

The nearest town listed for Chalkad is Ranchi, about 105 km away.

How far is Chalkad from the district headquarters?

Chalkad is about 68 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chalkad from the sub-district headquarters?

Chalkad is about 38 km from Erki (Tamar II), the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chalkad?

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

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

For Chalkad, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 270.97 hectares and irrigated land is 0.57 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.