Where is Chalkad village located?
Chalkad is in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.
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.
Village Code375334
Population749
Households141
Area494.92 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density151.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.73%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.2%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.