Pukchu is an inhabited village in Bariyatu Sub-district of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 367466, the Census 2011 record lists 838 people in 150 households and the reported area is 223.4 hectares. The local references include Darha Gram Panchayat, Bariyatu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Latehar at about 46 km.
In short:
Pukchu is a village in Bariyatu Sub-district, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 367466 and 838 people in 150 households.
Village Code367466
Population838
Households150
Area223.4 hectares
Detailed village profile
Pukchu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 838 people, 223.4 hectares of reported area and Latehar as the nearest town reference for Pukchu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pukchu falls under Bariyatu Sub-district in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 367466.
The record lists 838 people living in 150 households.
The reported village area is 223.4 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Latehar.
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 Village Facts
Village
Pukchu
Census Village Code
367466
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Latehar
District Census Code
359
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bariyatu
Sub-district Census Code
02641
CD Block
Bariyatu
Gram Panchayat
Darha
Households
150
Population
838
Male Population
432
Female Population
406
Sex Ratio
939.81
Area
223.4 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822126
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 Density375.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.59 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.7%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share67.06%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pukchu in the official administrative record. Census village code 367466, Darha Gram Panchayat and Bariyatu CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
359
Sub-district Census Code
02641
Village Census Code
367466
CD Block Code
0147
CD Block Name
Bariyatu
Gram Panchayat Name
Darha
Location and Distance
Latehar is the nearest town listed for Pukchu, about 46 km away. Latehar is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bariytu
District Headquarter
Latehar
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Latehar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
223.4 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 838 people in 150 households, with 432 male residents and 406 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 3.7% and ST share is 67.06% for Pukchu. Population density works out to about 375.11 people per sq km.
Total Households
150
Total Population
838
Male Population
432
Female Population
406
Sex Ratio
939.81
Average Household Size
5.59
SC Population
31
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
3.7
ST Population
562
ST Male Population
298
ST Female Population
264
ST Population Share
67.06
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pukchu list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pukchu 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pukchu 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pukchu 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pukchu is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pukchu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 75.5 hectares and irrigated land is 10.06 hectares (13.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
26.59 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.27
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
24.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.48 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.08 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
75.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64.44 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.06
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.94 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
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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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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
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.
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 Pukchu village located?
Pukchu is in Bariyatu Sub-district of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Pukchu village in?
Pukchu village is in Latehar district.
Which state is Pukchu village in?
Pukchu village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Pukchu under?
Pukchu comes under Bariyatu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pukchu?
The Census village code of Pukchu is 367466.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pukchu under?
Pukchu is listed under DARHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bariyatu.
What is the population of Pukchu village?
The village record lists 838 people and 150 households for Pukchu.
How many households are in Pukchu village?
The village record lists 150 households for Pukchu.
What is the male and female population of Pukchu?
The record lists 432 male residents and 406 female residents for Pukchu.
What is the sex ratio of Pukchu village?
The sex ratio of Pukchu is 939.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pukchu village?
The reported geographical area of Pukchu is 223.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Pukchu village?
The approximate population density of Pukchu is 375.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pukchu?
The nearest town listed for Pukchu is Latehar, about 46 km away.
How far is Pukchu from the district headquarters?
Pukchu is about 46 km from Latehar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pukchu?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Pukchu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pukchu?
For Pukchu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 75.5 hectares and irrigated land is 10.06 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pukchu?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pukchu. 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 Pukchu.
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.