Indian Village Directory

Risor Village

Risor is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359560, the Census 2011 record lists 4,007 people in 800 households and the reported area is 535 hectares. The local references include Risor Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 33 km.

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Quick answer: Risor is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359560 and 4,007 people in 800 households.
Village Code359560
Population4,007
Households800
Area535 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Risor
Census Village Code
359560
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
800
Population
4,007
Male Population
2,007
Female Population
2,000
Sex Ratio
996.51
Area
535 hectares
Area
5.35 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Risor at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,007 people, 535 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Risor, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtBarharwa
CD BlockBarharwa
Gram PanchayatRISOR
  • Risor falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359560.
  • The record lists 4,007 people living in 800 households.
  • The reported village area is 535 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density748.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share32.89%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Risor in the official administrative record. Census village code 359560, Risor Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359560
CD Block Code
0078
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Risor

Location and Distance

Pakur is the nearest town listed for Risor, about 33 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
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhnad
Total Geographical Area
535 hectares
Area
5.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,007 people in 800 households, with 2,007 male residents and 2,000 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 9.06% and ST share is 32.89% for Risor. Population density works out to about 748.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
800
Total Population
4,007
Male Population
2,007
Female Population
2,000
Sex Ratio
996.51
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
363
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
188
SC Population Share
9.06
ST Population
1,318
ST Male Population
666
ST Female Population
652
ST Population Share
32.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.61 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Risor 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Risor show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 394.49 hectares and irrigated land is 18.52 hectares (4.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
138.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
394.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
375.97 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.52
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
18.52 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Risor village located?

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

Which district is Risor village in?

Risor village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Risor village in?

Risor village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Risor under?

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

What is the Census village code of Risor?

The Census village code of Risor is 359560.

Which Gram Panchayat is Risor under?

Risor is listed under RISOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.

What is the population of Risor village?

The village record lists 4,007 people and 800 households for Risor.

How many households are in Risor village?

The village record lists 800 households for Risor.

What is the male and female population of Risor?

The record lists 2,007 male residents and 2,000 female residents for Risor.

What is the sex ratio of Risor village?

The sex ratio of Risor is 996.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Risor village?

The reported geographical area of Risor is 535 hectares.

What is the population density of Risor village?

The approximate population density of Risor is 748.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Risor?

The nearest town listed for Risor is Pakur, about 33 km away.

How far is Risor from the district headquarters?

Risor is about 75 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Risor from the sub-district headquarters?

Risor is about 7 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Risor, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 394.49 hectares and irrigated land is 18.52 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.