Indian Village Directory

Shikarpur Village

Shikarpur is an inhabited village in Hariharganj Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365243, the Census 2011 record lists 733 people in 127 households and the reported area is 587 hectares. The local references include Kulhaia Gram Panchayat, Hariharganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar (Daltonganj) at about 80 km.

In short:

Shikarpur is a village in Hariharganj Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365243 and 733 people in 127 households.

Village Code365243
Population733
Households127
Area587 hectares

Detailed village profile

Shikarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 733 people, 587 hectares of reported area and Medininagar (Daltonganj) as the nearest town reference for Shikarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Palamu
Sub-district Hariharganj
CD Block Hariharganj
Gram Panchayat KULHAIA
  • Shikarpur falls under Hariharganj Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365243.
  • The record lists 733 people living in 127 households.
  • The reported village area is 587 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar (Daltonganj).
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shikarpur
Census Village Code
365243
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hariharganj
Sub-district Census Code
02618
CD Block
Hariharganj
Gram Panchayat
Kulhaia
Households
127
Population
733
Male Population
388
Female Population
345
Sex Ratio
889.18
Area
587 hectares
Area
5.87 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
812114
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 Density 124.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 42.16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 365243, Kulhaia Gram Panchayat and Hariharganj CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02618
Village Census Code
365243
CD Block Code
0124
CD Block Name
Hariharganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Kulhaia

Location and Distance

Medininagar (Daltonganj) is the nearest town listed for Shikarpur, about 80 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hariharganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
280 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Ranchi
Distance outside State/UT
280 km
Total Geographical Area
587 hectares
Area
5.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 733 people in 127 households, with 388 male residents and 345 female residents. The average household size is 5.77, and SC share is 42.16% and ST share is 0% for Shikarpur. Population density works out to about 124.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
127
Total Population
733
Male Population
388
Female Population
345
Sex Ratio
889.18
Average Household Size
5.77
SC Population
309
SC Male Population
165
SC Female Population
144
SC Population Share
42.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.47 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.65 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shikarpur include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shikarpur is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shikarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.41 hectares and irrigated land is 2.79 hectares (2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
432 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
138.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.79
Canals Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.01 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.13 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shikarpur village located?

Shikarpur is in Hariharganj Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur comes under Hariharganj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shikarpur?

The Census village code of Shikarpur is 365243.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur is listed under KULHAIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hariharganj.

What is the population of Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 733 people and 127 households for Shikarpur.

How many households are in Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 127 households for Shikarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shikarpur?

The record lists 388 male residents and 345 female residents for Shikarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 889.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shikarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shikarpur is 587 hectares.

What is the population density of Shikarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shikarpur is 124.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shikarpur?

The nearest town listed for Shikarpur is Medininagar (Daltonganj), about 80 km away.

How far is Shikarpur from the district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 80 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shikarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 10 km from Hariharganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shikarpur?

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

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

For Shikarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.41 hectares and irrigated land is 2.79 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shikarpur.

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.