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Mehdipokher Village

Mehdipokher is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358820, the Census 2011 record lists 188 people in 35 households and the reported area is 148 hectares. The local references include Kaliyani Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is 25 at about 21 km.

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Quick answer: Mehdipokher is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358820 and 188 people in 35 households.
Village Code358820
Population188
Households35
Area148 hectares
Nearest Town25

Key Village Facts

Village
Mehdipokher
Census Village Code
358820
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
Kaliyani
Households
35
Population
188
Male Population
101
Female Population
87
Sex Ratio
861.39
Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
25
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mehdipokher at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 188 people, 148 hectares of reported area and 25 as the nearest town reference for Mehdipokher, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtTaljhari
CD BlockTaljhari
Gram PanchayatKALIYANI
  • Mehdipokher falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358820.
  • The record lists 188 people living in 35 households.
  • The reported village area is 148 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is 25.
  • 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 Density127.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.15%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mehdipokher in the official administrative record. Census village code 358820, Kaliyani Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
358820
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Kaliyani

Location and Distance

25 is the nearest town listed for Mehdipokher, about 21 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand(ranchi)
Distance within State/UT
420 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand(ranchi)
Distance outside State/UT
470 km
Nearest Town
25
Total Geographical Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 188 people in 35 households, with 101 male residents and 87 female residents. The average household size is 5.37, and SC share is 5.32% and ST share is 94.15% for Mehdipokher. Population density works out to about 127.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
35
Total Population
188
Male Population
101
Female Population
87
Sex Ratio
861.39
Average Household Size
5.37
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
5.32
ST Population
177
ST Male Population
96
ST Female Population
81
ST Population Share
94.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mehdipokher 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mehdipokher show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 67.52 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.74
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
21.36 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.52 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mehdipokher village located?

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

Which district is Mehdipokher village in?

Mehdipokher village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Mehdipokher village in?

Mehdipokher village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Mehdipokher under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mehdipokher?

The Census village code of Mehdipokher is 358820.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mehdipokher under?

Mehdipokher is listed under KALIYANI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Mehdipokher village?

The village record lists 188 people and 35 households for Mehdipokher.

How many households are in Mehdipokher village?

The village record lists 35 households for Mehdipokher.

What is the male and female population of Mehdipokher?

The record lists 101 male residents and 87 female residents for Mehdipokher.

What is the sex ratio of Mehdipokher village?

The sex ratio of Mehdipokher is 861.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mehdipokher village?

The reported geographical area of Mehdipokher is 148 hectares.

What is the population density of Mehdipokher village?

The approximate population density of Mehdipokher is 127.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mehdipokher?

The nearest town listed for Mehdipokher is 25, about 21 km away.

How far is Mehdipokher from the district headquarters?

Mehdipokher is about 21 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mehdipokher from the sub-district headquarters?

Mehdipokher is about 35 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Mehdipokher, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 67.52 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.