Where is Pokharia village located?
Pokharia is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.
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Pokharia Village
Pokharia is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358953, the Census 2011 record lists 1,573 people in 302 households and the reported area is 239 hectares. The local references include Pokharia Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barharwa at about 10 km.
Village Code358953
Population1,573
Households302
Area239 hectares
Nearest TownBarharwa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pokharia
- Census Village Code
- 358953
- 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
- Pokharia
- Households
- 302
- Population
- 1,573
- Male Population
- 796
- Female Population
- 777
- Sex Ratio
- 976.13
- Area
- 239 hectares
- Area
- 2.39 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barharwa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 816116
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pokharia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,573 people, 239 hectares of reported area and Barharwa as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pokharia falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 358953.
- The record lists 1,573 people living in 302 households.
- The reported village area is 239 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barharwa.
- 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 Density658.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share50.41%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 358953, Pokharia Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02568
- Village Census Code
- 358953
- CD Block Code
- 0074
- CD Block Name
- Taljhari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pokharia
Location and Distance
Barharwa is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 10 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Taljhari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Sahibganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sahibganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Barharwa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 239 hectares
- Area
- 2.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,573 people in 302 households, with 796 male residents and 777 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 3.37% and ST share is 50.41% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 658.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 302
- Total Population
- 1,573
- Male Population
- 796
- Female Population
- 777
- Sex Ratio
- 976.13
- Average Household Size
- 5.21
- SC Population
- 53
- SC Male Population
- 27
- SC Female Population
- 26
- SC Population Share
- 3.37
- ST Population
- 793
- ST Male Population
- 381
- ST Female Population
- 412
- ST Population Share
- 50.41
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pokharia include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pokharia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pokharia include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 65.11 hectares and irrigated land is 53.36 hectares (82% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 0.1 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 167.79
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 65.11
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11.75 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 53.36
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 23.36 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pokharia village in?
Pokharia village is in Sahibganj district.
Which state is Pokharia village in?
Pokharia village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Pokharia under?
Pokharia comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pokharia?
The Census village code of Pokharia is 358953.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?
Pokharia is listed under POKHARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.
What is the population of Pokharia village?
The village record lists 1,573 people and 302 households for Pokharia.
How many households are in Pokharia village?
The village record lists 302 households for Pokharia.
What is the male and female population of Pokharia?
The record lists 796 male residents and 777 female residents for Pokharia.
What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?
The sex ratio of Pokharia is 976.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pokharia village?
The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 239 hectares.
What is the population density of Pokharia village?
The approximate population density of Pokharia is 658.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pokharia?
The nearest town listed for Pokharia is Barharwa, about 10 km away.
How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?
Pokharia is about 50 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pokharia is about 30 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pokharia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pokharia?
For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 65.11 hectares and irrigated land is 53.36 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pokharia.