Indian Village Directory
Arka Village
Arka is an inhabited village in Tarhasi Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366163, the Census 2011 record lists 1,703 people in 353 households and the reported area is 46 hectares. The local references include Srka Gram Panchayat, Tarhasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 0 km.
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Quick answer: Arka is a village in Tarhasi Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366163 and 1,703 people in 353 households.
Village Code366163
Population1,703
Households353
Area46 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Arka
- Census Village Code
- 366163
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Palamu
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tarhasi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02629
- CD Block
- Tarhasi
- Gram Panchayat
- Srka
- Households
- 353
- Population
- 1,703
- Male Population
- 869
- Female Population
- 834
- Sex Ratio
- 959.72
- Area
- 46 hectares
- Area
- 0.46 sq km
- Nearest Town Distance
- 0 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 822118
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Arka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,703 people, 46 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Arka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockTarhasi
Gram PanchayatSRKA
- Arka falls under Tarhasi Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 366163.
- The record lists 1,703 people living in 353 households.
- The reported village area is 46 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density3,702.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Arka in the official administrative record. Census village code 366163, Srka Gram Panchayat and Tarhasi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02629
- Village Census Code
- 366163
- CD Block Code
- 0135
- CD Block Name
- Tarhasi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Srka
Location and Distance
Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Arka, about 0 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tarhasi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Medininagar (Daltonganj)
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Daltonganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 34 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Distance within State/UT
- 199 km
- Nearest Town outside State/UT
- Bihar
- Distance outside State/UT
- 97 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 46 hectares
- Area
- 0.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,703 people in 353 households, with 869 male residents and 834 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 2.7% and ST share is 0% for Arka. Population density works out to about 3,702.17 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 353
- Total Population
- 1,703
- Male Population
- 869
- Female Population
- 834
- Sex Ratio
- 959.72
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 46
- SC Male Population
- 22
- SC Female Population
- 24
- SC Population Share
- 2.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Arka 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 Arka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arka 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 6.07 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Arka 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
- 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 Arka include commercial bank, 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.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Arka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 38.02 hectares and irrigated land is 10.09 hectares (26.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.75
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.82 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4.41 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 38.02
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 32.95 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.09
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4.02 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Arka
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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
822118 |
Palamau |
Medininagar(daltonganj) |
Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) |
Lesliganj Bazar Road Jap Batalion Campus, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822118 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
822118 |
Palamau |
Tarhasi |
Tarhasi |
State Bank of India, Tarhasi, Main Road Tarhasi State Bank of India, Tarhasi, Main Road Tarhasi, Palamau, Jharkhand, 82… |
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 Arka village located?
Arka is in Tarhasi Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Arka village in?
Arka village is in Palamu district.
Which state is Arka village in?
Arka village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Arka under?
Arka comes under Tarhasi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Arka?
The Census village code of Arka is 366163.
Which Gram Panchayat is Arka under?
Arka is listed under SRKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tarhasi.
What is the population of Arka village?
The village record lists 1,703 people and 353 households for Arka.
How many households are in Arka village?
The village record lists 353 households for Arka.
What is the male and female population of Arka?
The record lists 869 male residents and 834 female residents for Arka.
What is the sex ratio of Arka village?
The sex ratio of Arka is 959.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Arka village?
The reported geographical area of Arka is 46 hectares.
What is the population density of Arka village?
The approximate population density of Arka is 3,702.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Arka?
The nearest town listed for Arka is Daltonganj, about 0 km away.
How far is Arka from the district headquarters?
Arka is about 34 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Arka from the sub-district headquarters?
Arka is about 4 km from Tarhasi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Arka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Arka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Arka?
For Arka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 38.02 hectares and irrigated land is 10.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Arka?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Arka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.