Indian Village Directory

Sokoy Village

Sokoy is an inhabited village in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375160, the Census 2011 record lists 370 people in 74 households and the reported area is 228 hectares. The local references include Rumutkel Gram Panchayat, Murhu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Sokoy is a village in Murhu Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375160 and 370 people in 74 households.
Village Code375160
Population370
Households74
Area228 hectares
Nearest TownKhunti

Key Village Facts

Village
Sokoy
Census Village Code
375160
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Murhu
Sub-district Census Code
02703
CD Block
Murhu
Gram Panchayat
Rumutkel
Households
74
Population
370
Male Population
177
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
1,090.4
Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Khunti
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sokoy at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 370 people, 228 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Sokoy, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKhunti
Sub-districtMurhu
CD BlockMurhu
Gram PanchayatRUMUTKEL
  • Sokoy falls under Murhu Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375160.
  • The record lists 370 people living in 74 households.
  • The reported village area is 228 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
  • 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 Density162.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share87.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sokoy in the official administrative record. Census village code 375160, Rumutkel Gram Panchayat and Murhu CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02703
Village Census Code
375160
CD Block Code
0209
Gram Panchayat Code
0122
CD Block Name
Murhu
Gram Panchayat Name
Rumutkel

Location and Distance

Khunti is the nearest town listed for Sokoy, about 28 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Murmu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 370 people in 74 households, with 177 male residents and 193 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 11.08% and ST share is 87.57% for Sokoy. Population density works out to about 162.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
74
Total Population
370
Male Population
177
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
1,090.4
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
41
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
11.08
ST Population
324
ST Male Population
159
ST Female Population
165
ST Population Share
87.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sokoy 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Sokoy include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
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 Sokoy include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sokoy show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 79.41 hectares and irrigated land is 1.68 hectares (2.1% 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
8.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.84
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.27 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
65.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
79.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
77.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.68
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.68 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sokoy

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Union Bank of India 2 50%

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
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Union Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Main Road Murhu Murhu Branch Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khunti, Jhark…

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 Sokoy village located?

Sokoy is in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sokoy village in?

Sokoy village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Sokoy village in?

Sokoy village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sokoy under?

Sokoy comes under Murhu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sokoy?

The Census village code of Sokoy is 375160.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sokoy under?

Sokoy is listed under RUMUTKEL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Murhu.

What is the population of Sokoy village?

The village record lists 370 people and 74 households for Sokoy.

How many households are in Sokoy village?

The village record lists 74 households for Sokoy.

What is the male and female population of Sokoy?

The record lists 177 male residents and 193 female residents for Sokoy.

What is the sex ratio of Sokoy village?

The sex ratio of Sokoy is 1,090.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sokoy village?

The reported geographical area of Sokoy is 228 hectares.

What is the population density of Sokoy village?

The approximate population density of Sokoy is 162.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sokoy?

The nearest town listed for Sokoy is Khunti, about 28 km away.

How far is Sokoy from the district headquarters?

Sokoy is about 28 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sokoy from the sub-district headquarters?

Sokoy is about 18 km from Murmu, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sokoy?

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

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

For Sokoy, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 79.41 hectares and irrigated land is 1.68 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sokoy. These records include 2 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.