Indian Village Directory

Nurai Village

Nurai is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359668, the Census 2011 record lists 826 people in 141 households and the reported area is 90.05 hectares. The local references include Rupas Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Nurai is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359668 and 826 people in 141 households.
Village Code359668
Population826
Households141
Area90.05 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Nurai
Census Village Code
359668
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
Rupas
Households
141
Population
826
Male Population
412
Female Population
414
Sex Ratio
1,004.85
Area
90.05 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Nurai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 826 people, 90.05 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Nurai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtBarharwa
CD BlockBarharwa
Gram PanchayatRUPAS
  • Nurai falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359668.
  • The record lists 826 people living in 141 households.
  • The reported village area is 90.05 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 Density917.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nurai in the official administrative record. Census village code 359668, Rupas Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359668
CD Block Code
0078
Gram Panchayat Code
0173
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Rupas

Location and Distance

Pakur is the nearest town listed for Nurai, about 36 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barharwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhnad
Total Geographical Area
90.05 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 826 people in 141 households, with 412 male residents and 414 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Nurai. Population density works out to about 917.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
141
Total Population
826
Male Population
412
Female Population
414
Sex Ratio
1,004.85
Average Household Size
5.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Nurai.

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Nurai include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Nurai show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 84.05 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.85 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nurai village located?

Nurai is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Nurai village in?

Nurai village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Nurai village in?

Nurai village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Nurai under?

Nurai comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nurai?

The Census village code of Nurai is 359668.

Which Gram Panchayat is Nurai under?

Nurai is listed under RUPAS Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.

What is the population of Nurai village?

The village record lists 826 people and 141 households for Nurai.

How many households are in Nurai village?

The village record lists 141 households for Nurai.

What is the male and female population of Nurai?

The record lists 412 male residents and 414 female residents for Nurai.

What is the sex ratio of Nurai village?

The sex ratio of Nurai is 1,004.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nurai village?

The reported geographical area of Nurai is 90.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Nurai village?

The approximate population density of Nurai is 917.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nurai?

The nearest town listed for Nurai is Pakur, about 36 km away.

How far is Nurai from the district headquarters?

Nurai is about 73 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nurai from the sub-district headquarters?

Nurai is about 17 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Nurai, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 84.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.