Indian Village Directory

Hukwa Village

Hukwa is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366785, the Census 2011 record lists 499 people in 95 households and the reported area is 82 hectares. The local references include Kankari Gram Panchayat, Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Hukwa is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366785 and 499 people in 95 households.
Village Code366785
Population499
Households95
Area82 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Hukwa
Census Village Code
366785
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chainpur
Sub-district Census Code
02634
CD Block
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat
Kankari
Households
95
Population
499
Male Population
243
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
1,053.5
Area
82 hectares
Area
0.82 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Hukwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 499 people, 82 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Hukwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChainpur
CD BlockChainpur
Gram PanchayatKANKARI
  • Hukwa falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366785.
  • The record lists 499 people living in 95 households.
  • The reported village area is 82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • 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 Density608.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hukwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 366785, Kankari Gram Panchayat and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366785
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kankari

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Hukwa, about 8 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
District Headquarter
Palamu
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
82 hectares
Area
0.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 499 people in 95 households, with 243 male residents and 256 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 0.2% and ST share is 91.78% for Hukwa. Population density works out to about 608.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
95
Total Population
499
Male Population
243
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
1,053.5
Average Household Size
5.25
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.2
ST Population
458
ST Male Population
227
ST Female Population
231
ST Population Share
91.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hukwa 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 Hukwa include hand pump water, 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Hukwa 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
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hukwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hukwa is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 3 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hukwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 49.01 hectares and irrigated land is 14.68 hectares (30% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
32.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.74 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.68
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.93 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Hukwa

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822110 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Dist Palamu Jharkhand-822110 Ward No.34 Khata No.312 Plot No.104 S/O Krishna Prasad Puranchand Chowk Thana Road At+p.o+…
State Bank of India CRM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110
State Bank of India ATM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110

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 Hukwa village located?

Hukwa is in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Hukwa village in?

Hukwa village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Hukwa village in?

Hukwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Hukwa under?

Hukwa comes under Chainpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Hukwa?

The Census village code of Hukwa is 366785.

Which Gram Panchayat is Hukwa under?

Hukwa is listed under KANKARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chainpur.

What is the population of Hukwa village?

The village record lists 499 people and 95 households for Hukwa.

How many households are in Hukwa village?

The village record lists 95 households for Hukwa.

What is the male and female population of Hukwa?

The record lists 243 male residents and 256 female residents for Hukwa.

What is the sex ratio of Hukwa village?

The sex ratio of Hukwa is 1,053.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hukwa village?

The reported geographical area of Hukwa is 82 hectares.

What is the population density of Hukwa village?

The approximate population density of Hukwa is 608.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hukwa?

The nearest town listed for Hukwa is Medininagar, about 8 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Hukwa?

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

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

For Hukwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 49.01 hectares and irrigated land is 14.68 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hukwa. These records include 2 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 Hukwa.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hukwa.

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.