Gora is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359511, the Census 2011 record lists 1,210 people in 253 households and the reported area is 235 hectares. The local references include Risor Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 24 km.
In short:
Gora is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359511 and 1,210 people in 253 households.
Village Code359511
Population1,210
Households253
Area235 hectares
Detailed village profile
Gora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,210 people, 235 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Gora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gora falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 359511.
The record lists 1,210 people living in 253 households.
The reported village area is 235 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pakur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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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 Village Facts
Village
Gora
Census Village Code
359511
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barharwa
Sub-district Census Code
02572
CD Block
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat
Risor
Households
253
Population
1,210
Male Population
603
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
1,006.63
Area
235 hectares
Area
2.35 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816119
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 Density514.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share46.45%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.95%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gora in the official administrative record. Census village code 359511, Risor Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359511
CD Block Code
0078
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Risor
Location and Distance
Pakur is the nearest town listed for Gora, about 24 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Barharwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhnad
Total Geographical Area
235 hectares
Area
2.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,210 people in 253 households, with 603 male residents and 607 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 46.45% and ST share is 5.95% for Gora. Population density works out to about 514.89 people per sq km.
Total Households
253
Total Population
1,210
Male Population
603
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
1,006.63
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
562
SC Male Population
276
SC Female Population
286
SC Population Share
46.45
ST Population
72
ST Male Population
37
ST Female Population
35
ST Population Share
5.95
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gora include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.89 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gora include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Gora include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gora is reported as 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gora show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Rope, net sown area is 216.92 hectares and irrigated land is 17.91 hectares (8.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rope
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.19
Net Area Sown In Hectares
216.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
199.01 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.91
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
17.91 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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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.