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.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtTarhasi
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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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

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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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.