Indian Village Directory

Pokta Village

Pokta is an inhabited village in Lapung Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374472, the Census 2011 record lists 1,302 people in 228 households and the reported area is 710 hectares. The local references include Dari Gram Panchayat, Lapung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 65 km.

In short:

Pokta is a village in Lapung Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374472 and 1,302 people in 228 households.

Village Code374472
Population1,302
Households228
Area710 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Detailed village profile

Pokta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,302 people, 710 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Pokta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Ranchi
Sub-district Lapung
CD Block Lapung
Gram Panchayat DARI
  • Pokta falls under Lapung Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 374472.
  • The record lists 1,302 people living in 228 households.
  • The reported village area is 710 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Pokta
Census Village Code
374472
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lapung
Sub-district Census Code
02697
CD Block
Lapung
Gram Panchayat
Dari
Households
228
Population
1,302
Male Population
648
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
1,009.26
Area
710 hectares
Area
7.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835234
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 183.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 86.71% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokta in the official administrative record. Census village code 374472, Dari Gram Panchayat and Lapung CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02697
Village Census Code
374472
CD Block Code
0203
CD Block Name
Lapung
Gram Panchayat Name
Dari

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Pokta, about 65 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lapung
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
710 hectares
Area
7.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,302 people in 228 households, with 648 male residents and 654 female residents. The average household size is 5.71, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 86.71% for Pokta. Population density works out to about 183.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
228
Total Population
1,302
Male Population
648
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
1,009.26
Average Household Size
5.71
ST Population
1,129
ST Male Population
554
ST Female Population
575
ST Population Share
86.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokta list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pokta 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
191.46 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pokta include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokta show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 264.8 hectares and irrigated land is 16.83 hectares (6.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
32.19 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
48.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
23.96 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
83.06 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
65.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
264.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
247.97 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.83
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.32 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.33 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 Pokta

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not 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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
Bank of India ATM 835234 Khunti Karra Gobindpur At and Post Gobindpur Gobindpur, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835234
Bank of India CRM 835234 Khunti Karra Gobindpur At and Post Gobindpur Gobindpur, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835234

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 Pokta village located?

Pokta is in Lapung Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Pokta village in?

Pokta village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Pokta village in?

Pokta village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pokta under?

Pokta comes under Lapung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pokta?

The Census village code of Pokta is 374472.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokta under?

Pokta is listed under DARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lapung.

What is the population of Pokta village?

The village record lists 1,302 people and 228 households for Pokta.

How many households are in Pokta village?

The village record lists 228 households for Pokta.

What is the male and female population of Pokta?

The record lists 648 male residents and 654 female residents for Pokta.

What is the sex ratio of Pokta village?

The sex ratio of Pokta is 1,009.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokta village?

The reported geographical area of Pokta is 710 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokta village?

The approximate population density of Pokta is 183.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pokta?

The nearest town listed for Pokta is Ranchi, about 65 km away.

How far is Pokta from the district headquarters?

Pokta is about 62 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokta from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokta is about 9 km from Lapung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokta?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Pokta.

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

For Pokta, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 264.8 hectares and irrigated land is 16.83 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pokta?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pokta. 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.