Where is Obra village located?
Obra is in Pandu Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Obra Village
Obra is an inhabited village in Pandu Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365705, the Census 2011 record lists 1,351 people in 216 households and the reported area is 732 hectares. The local references include Ratnag Gram Panchayat, Pandu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 60 km.
Village Code365705
Population1,351
Households216
Area732 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Obra
- Census Village Code
- 365705
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Palamu
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pandu
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02622
- CD Block
- Pandu
- Gram Panchayat
- Ratnag
- Households
- 216
- Population
- 1,351
- Male Population
- 703
- Female Population
- 648
- Sex Ratio
- 921.76
- Area
- 732 hectares
- Area
- 7.32 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 812124
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Obra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,351 people, 732 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Obra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Obra falls under Pandu Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 365705.
- The record lists 1,351 people living in 216 households.
- The reported village area is 732 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density184.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.89%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.52%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Obra in the official administrative record. Census village code 365705, Ratnag Gram Panchayat and Pandu CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02622
- Village Census Code
- 365705
- CD Block Code
- 0128
- CD Block Name
- Pandu
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Ratnag
Location and Distance
Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Obra, about 60 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pandu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Medininagar (Daltonganj)
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Garhwa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 60 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 732 hectares
- Area
- 7.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,351 people in 216 households, with 703 male residents and 648 female residents. The average household size is 6.25, and SC share is 47.89% and ST share is 0.52% for Obra. Population density works out to about 184.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 216
- Total Population
- 1,351
- Male Population
- 703
- Female Population
- 648
- Sex Ratio
- 921.76
- Average Household Size
- 6.25
- SC Population
- 647
- SC Male Population
- 339
- SC Female Population
- 308
- SC Population Share
- 47.89
- ST Population
- 7
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Obra 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Obra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Obra include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 18.17 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Obra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Obra 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
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Obra is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Obra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 88.76 hectares and irrigated land is 18.17 hectares (20.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 258.3 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 52.95
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 14.25 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 127.61 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 190.13 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 88.76
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 70.59 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 18.17
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Obra village in?
Obra village is in Palamu district.
Which state is Obra village in?
Obra village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Obra under?
Obra comes under Pandu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Obra?
The Census village code of Obra is 365705.
Which Gram Panchayat is Obra under?
Obra is listed under RATNAG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pandu.
What is the population of Obra village?
The village record lists 1,351 people and 216 households for Obra.
How many households are in Obra village?
The village record lists 216 households for Obra.
What is the male and female population of Obra?
The record lists 703 male residents and 648 female residents for Obra.
What is the sex ratio of Obra village?
The sex ratio of Obra is 921.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Obra village?
The reported geographical area of Obra is 732 hectares.
What is the population density of Obra village?
The approximate population density of Obra is 184.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Obra?
The nearest town listed for Obra is Garhwa, about 60 km away.
How far is Obra from the district headquarters?
Obra is about 60 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Obra from the sub-district headquarters?
Obra is about 12 km from Pandu, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Obra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Obra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Obra?
For Obra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 88.76 hectares and irrigated land is 18.17 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Obra.