Indian Village Directory

Ajodhya Village

Ajodhya is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358940, the Census 2011 record lists 1,181 people in 268 households and the reported area is 186.06 hectares. The local references include Sagarbhanga Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 45 km.

In short:

Ajodhya is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358940 and 1,181 people in 268 households.

Village Code358940
Population1,181
Households268
Area186.06 hectares

Detailed village profile

Ajodhya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,181 people, 186.06 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Ajodhya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Taljhari
CD Block Taljhari
Gram Panchayat SAGARBHANGA
  • Ajodhya falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358940.
  • The record lists 1,181 people living in 268 households.
  • The reported village area is 186.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • 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

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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
Ajodhya
Census Village Code
358940
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code
02568
CD Block
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat
Sagarbhanga
Households
268
Population
1,181
Male Population
594
Female Population
587
Sex Ratio
988.22
Area
186.06 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816116
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 634.74 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.41 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 36.33% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ajodhya in the official administrative record. Census village code 358940, Sagarbhanga Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
358940
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Sagarbhanga

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Ajodhya, about 45 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
385 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT
385 km
Total Geographical Area
186.06 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,181 people in 268 households, with 594 male residents and 587 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 1.61% and ST share is 36.33% for Ajodhya. Population density works out to about 634.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
268
Total Population
1,181
Male Population
594
Female Population
587
Sex Ratio
988.22
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
1.61
ST Population
429
ST Male Population
206
ST Female Population
223
ST Population Share
36.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ajodhya list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ajodhya include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
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
0.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
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 Ajodhya include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ajodhya is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ajodhya show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 27 hectares and irrigated land is 0.8 hectares (3% 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
51.43
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
60.36 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
39.17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.8
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.8 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ajodhya village located?

Ajodhya is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ajodhya village in?

Ajodhya village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Ajodhya village in?

Ajodhya village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ajodhya under?

Ajodhya comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ajodhya?

The Census village code of Ajodhya is 358940.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ajodhya under?

Ajodhya is listed under SAGARBHANGA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Ajodhya village?

The village record lists 1,181 people and 268 households for Ajodhya.

How many households are in Ajodhya village?

The village record lists 268 households for Ajodhya.

What is the male and female population of Ajodhya?

The record lists 594 male residents and 587 female residents for Ajodhya.

What is the sex ratio of Ajodhya village?

The sex ratio of Ajodhya is 988.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ajodhya village?

The reported geographical area of Ajodhya is 186.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Ajodhya village?

The approximate population density of Ajodhya is 634.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ajodhya?

The nearest town listed for Ajodhya is Sahibganj, about 45 km away.

How far is Ajodhya from the district headquarters?

Ajodhya is about 45 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ajodhya from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Ajodhya?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ajodhya.

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

For Ajodhya, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 27 hectares and irrigated land is 0.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.