Indian Village Directory

Paphara Village

Paphara is an inhabited village in Markacho Sub-district of Kodarma district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350169, the Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 138 households and the reported area is 228 hectares. The local references include Markacho Gram Panchayat, Markacho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhumari Talaiya at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Paphara is a village in Markacho Sub-district, Kodarma district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350169 and 1,009 people in 138 households.
Village Code350169
Population1,009
Households138
Area228 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Paphara
Census Village Code
350169
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Kodarma
District Census Code
348
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Markacho
Sub-district Census Code
02531
CD Block
Markacho
Gram Panchayat
Markacho
Households
138
Population
1,009
Male Population
525
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
921.9
Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825318
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Paphara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,009 people, 228 hectares of reported area and Jhumari Talaiya as the nearest town reference for Paphara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodarma
Sub-districtMarkacho
CD BlockMarkacho
Gram PanchayatMARKACHO
  • Paphara falls under Markacho Sub-district in Kodarma district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350169.
  • The record lists 1,009 people living in 138 households.
  • The reported village area is 228 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhumari Talaiya.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density442.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.14%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share10.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Paphara in the official administrative record. Census village code 350169, Markacho Gram Panchayat and Markacho CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
348
Sub-district Census Code
02531
Village Census Code
350169
CD Block Code
0037
CD Block Name
Markacho
Gram Panchayat Name
Markacho

Location and Distance

Jhumari Talaiya is the nearest town listed for Paphara, about 32 km away. Kodarma is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Markacho
District Headquarter
Kodarma
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhumari Talaiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 138 households, with 525 male residents and 484 female residents. The average household size is 7.31, and SC share is 6.14% and ST share is 0% for Paphara. Population density works out to about 442.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
138
Total Population
1,009
Male Population
525
Female Population
484
Sex Ratio
921.9
Average Household Size
7.31
SC Population
62
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
27
SC Population Share
6.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Paphara list 1 government 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paphara 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
48.33 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Paphara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Paphara include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Paphara is reported as 3 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
3 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 Paphara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 118.23 hectares and irrigated land is 12.57 hectares (10.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
14.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
46.94
Net Area Sown In Hectares
118.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
105.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.57
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.64 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Paphara

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 100%

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
Bank of India ATM 825318 Koderma Jainagar Parsabad Bank of India Parsabad Branch Parsabad, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825318
Bank of India CRM 825318 Koderma Jainagar Parsabad Bank of India Parsabad Branch Parsabad, Koderma, Jharkhand, 825318

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 Paphara village located?

Paphara is in Markacho Sub-district of Kodarma district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Paphara village in?

Paphara village is in Kodarma district.

Which state is Paphara village in?

Paphara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Paphara under?

Paphara comes under Markacho Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Paphara?

The Census village code of Paphara is 350169.

Which Gram Panchayat is Paphara under?

Paphara is listed under MARKACHO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Markacho.

What is the population of Paphara village?

The village record lists 1,009 people and 138 households for Paphara.

How many households are in Paphara village?

The village record lists 138 households for Paphara.

What is the male and female population of Paphara?

The record lists 525 male residents and 484 female residents for Paphara.

What is the sex ratio of Paphara village?

The sex ratio of Paphara is 921.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Paphara village?

The reported geographical area of Paphara is 228 hectares.

What is the population density of Paphara village?

The approximate population density of Paphara is 442.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Paphara?

The nearest town listed for Paphara is Jhumari Talaiya, about 32 km away.

How far is Paphara from the district headquarters?

Paphara is about 50 km from Kodarma, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Paphara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Paphara.

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

For Paphara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 118.23 hectares and irrigated land is 12.57 hectares.

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

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

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.