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Ankuwa Village

Ankuwa is an inhabited village in Manoharpur Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377787, the Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 174 households and the reported area is 109 hectares. The local references include Chiria Gram Panchayat, Manoharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raurkela at about 67 km.

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Quick answer: Ankuwa is a village in Manoharpur Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377787 and 766 people in 174 households.
Village Code377787
Population766
Households174
Area109 hectares
Nearest TownRaurkela

Key Village Facts

Village
Ankuwa
Census Village Code
377787
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Manoharpur
Sub-district Census Code
02735
CD Block
Manoharpur
Gram Panchayat
Chiria
Households
174
Population
766
Male Population
376
Female Population
390
Sex Ratio
1,037.23
Area
109 hectares
Area
1.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Raurkela
Nearest Town Distance
67 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
833106
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ankuwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 766 people, 109 hectares of reported area and Raurkela as the nearest town reference for Ankuwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtManoharpur
CD BlockManoharpur
Gram PanchayatCHIRIA
  • Ankuwa falls under Manoharpur Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 377787.
  • The record lists 766 people living in 174 households.
  • The reported village area is 109 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raurkela.
  • 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 Density702.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share90.34%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share503.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ankuwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 377787, Chiria Gram Panchayat and Manoharpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02735
Village Census Code
377787
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Manoharpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Chiria

Location and Distance

Raurkela is the nearest town listed for Ankuwa, about 67 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Manoharpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Chaibasa
Nearest Statutory Town
Raurkela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Raurkela
Distance outside State/UT
80 km
Nearest Town
Raurkela
Distance from Nearest Town
67 km
Total Geographical Area
109 hectares
Area
1.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 174 households, with 376 male residents and 390 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 1.44% and ST share is 90.34% for Ankuwa. Population density works out to about 702.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
174
Total Population
766
Male Population
376
Female Population
390
Sex Ratio
1,037.23
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
1.44
ST Population
692
ST Male Population
341
ST Female Population
351
ST Population Share
90.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ankuwa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ankuwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ankuwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ankuwa 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 Ankuwa include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ankuwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 21.43 hectares and irrigated land is 107.84 hectares (503.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
31.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18.06 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.39 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.43
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.84
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
107.84 hectares

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
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ankuwa village located?

Ankuwa is in Manoharpur Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ankuwa village in?

Ankuwa village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.

Which state is Ankuwa village in?

Ankuwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ankuwa under?

Ankuwa comes under Manoharpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ankuwa?

The Census village code of Ankuwa is 377787.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ankuwa under?

Ankuwa is listed under CHIRIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Manoharpur.

What is the population of Ankuwa village?

The village record lists 766 people and 174 households for Ankuwa.

How many households are in Ankuwa village?

The village record lists 174 households for Ankuwa.

What is the male and female population of Ankuwa?

The record lists 376 male residents and 390 female residents for Ankuwa.

What is the sex ratio of Ankuwa village?

The sex ratio of Ankuwa is 1,037.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ankuwa village?

The reported geographical area of Ankuwa is 109 hectares.

What is the population density of Ankuwa village?

The approximate population density of Ankuwa is 702.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ankuwa?

The nearest town listed for Ankuwa is Raurkela, about 67 km away.

How far is Ankuwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Ankuwa is about 23 km from Manoharpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ankuwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Ankuwa.

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

For Ankuwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 21.43 hectares and irrigated land is 107.84 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.