Where is Gora village located?
Gora is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gora Village
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.
Village Code359511
Population1,210
Households253
Area235 hectares
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
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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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 Density514.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gora village in?
Gora village is in Sahibganj district.
Which state is Gora village in?
Gora village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Gora under?
Gora comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gora?
The Census village code of Gora is 359511.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gora under?
Gora is listed under RISOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.
What is the population of Gora village?
The village record lists 1,210 people and 253 households for Gora.
How many households are in Gora village?
The village record lists 253 households for Gora.
What is the male and female population of Gora?
The record lists 603 male residents and 607 female residents for Gora.
What is the sex ratio of Gora village?
The sex ratio of Gora is 1,006.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gora village?
The reported geographical area of Gora is 235 hectares.
What is the population density of Gora village?
The approximate population density of Gora is 514.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gora?
The nearest town listed for Gora is Pakur, about 24 km away.
How far is Gora from the district headquarters?
Gora is about 75 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gora from the sub-district headquarters?
Gora is about 7 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gora?
For Gora, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Rope, net sown area is 216.92 hectares and irrigated land is 17.91 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gora.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gora.