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Kerwa (Gidar) Village

Kerwa (Gidar) is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359044, the Census 2011 record lists 307 people in 70 households and the reported area is 201.54 hectares. The local references include Salgachhi Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 52 km.

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Quick answer: Kerwa (Gidar) is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359044 and 307 people in 70 households.

Village Code359044

Population307

Households70

Area201.54 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village: Kerwa (Gidar)
Census Village Code: 359044
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: Salgachhi
Households: 70
Population: 307
Male Population: 149
Female Population: 158
Sex Ratio: 1,060.4
Area: 201.54 hectares
Area: 2.02 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 816129
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Kerwa (Gidar) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 307 people, 201.54 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Kerwa (Gidar), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateJharkhand

DistrictSahibganj

Sub-districtTaljhari

CD BlockTaljhari

Gram PanchayatSALGACHHI

Kerwa (Gidar) falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 359044.
The record lists 307 people living in 70 households.
The reported village area is 201.54 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density152.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share99.02%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kerwa (Gidar) in the official administrative record. Census village code 359044, Salgachhi Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code: 20
District Census Code: 352
Sub-district Census Code: 02568
Village Census Code: 359044
CD Block Code: 0074
CD Block Name: Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name: Salgachhi

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Kerwa (Gidar), about 52 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 41 km
District Headquarter: Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter: 52 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT: 456 km
Total Geographical Area: 201.54 hectares
Area: 2.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 307 people in 70 households, with 149 male residents and 158 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.02% for Kerwa (Gidar). Population density works out to about 152.33 people per sq km.

Total Households: 70
Total Population: 307
Male Population: 149
Female Population: 158
Sex Ratio: 1,060.4
Average Household Size: 4.39
ST Population: 304
ST Male Population: 148
ST Female Population: 156
ST Population Share: 99.02
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kerwa (Gidar) 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 Kerwa (Gidar) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kerwa (Gidar) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kerwa (Gidar) 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kerwa (Gidar) show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 74.63
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 40.56 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 86.35 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kerwa (Gidar) village located?

Kerwa (Gidar) is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kerwa (Gidar) village in?

Kerwa (Gidar) village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Kerwa (Gidar) village in?

Kerwa (Gidar) village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kerwa (Gidar) under?

Kerwa (Gidar) comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kerwa (Gidar)?

The Census village code of Kerwa (Gidar) is 359044.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kerwa (Gidar) under?

Kerwa (Gidar) is listed under SALGACHHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Kerwa (Gidar) village?

The village record lists 307 people and 70 households for Kerwa (Gidar).

How many households are in Kerwa (Gidar) village?

The village record lists 70 households for Kerwa (Gidar).

What is the male and female population of Kerwa (Gidar)?

The record lists 149 male residents and 158 female residents for Kerwa (Gidar).

What is the sex ratio of Kerwa (Gidar) village?

The sex ratio of Kerwa (Gidar) is 1,060.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kerwa (Gidar) village?

The reported geographical area of Kerwa (Gidar) is 201.54 hectares.

What is the population density of Kerwa (Gidar) village?

The approximate population density of Kerwa (Gidar) is 152.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kerwa (Gidar)?

The nearest town listed for Kerwa (Gidar) is Sahibganj, about 52 km away.

How far is Kerwa (Gidar) from the district headquarters?

Kerwa (Gidar) is about 52 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kerwa (Gidar) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kerwa (Gidar) is about 41 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kerwa (Gidar)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kerwa (Gidar).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kerwa (Gidar)?

For Kerwa (Gidar), reported agricultural commodities include Rice.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kerwa (Gidar).

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.