Indian Village Directory

Puha Village

Puha is an inhabited village in Gobindpur(rajnagar) Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 379644, the Census 2011 record lists 482 people in 78 households and the reported area is 112 hectares. The local references include Katanga Gram Panchayat, Gobindpur(rajnagar) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaibasa at about 20 km.

In short:

Puha is a village in Gobindpur(rajnagar) Sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 379644 and 482 people in 78 households.

Village Code379644
Population482
Households78
Area112 hectares

Detailed village profile

Puha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 482 people, 112 hectares of reported area and Chaibasa as the nearest town reference for Puha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
Sub-district Gobindpur(rajnagar)
CD Block Gobindpur(Rajnagar)
Gram Panchayat KATANGA
  • Puha falls under Gobindpur(rajnagar) Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 379644.
  • The record lists 482 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 112 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaibasa.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Puha
Census Village Code
379644
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Saraikela-Kharsawan
District Census Code
369
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gobindpur(rajnagar)
Sub-district Census Code
02754
CD Block
Gobindpur(rajnagar)
Gram Panchayat
Katanga
Households
78
Population
482
Male Population
243
Female Population
239
Sex Ratio
983.54
Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
832113
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 430.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.18 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 96.68% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puha in the official administrative record. Census village code 379644, Katanga Gram Panchayat and Gobindpur(rajnagar) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
369
Sub-district Census Code
02754
Village Census Code
379644
CD Block Code
0260
Gram Panchayat Code
05
CD Block Name
Gobindpur(rajnagar)
Gram Panchayat Name
Katanga

Location and Distance

Chaibasa is the nearest town listed for Puha, about 20 km away. Sarikela-Kharswana is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Sarikela-Kharswana
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaibasa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 482 people in 78 households, with 243 male residents and 239 female residents. The average household size is 6.18, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.68% for Puha. Population density works out to about 430.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
482
Male Population
243
Female Population
239
Sex Ratio
983.54
Average Household Size
6.18
ST Population
466
ST Male Population
236
ST Female Population
230
ST Population Share
96.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puha list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puha include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
48.59 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Puha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puha is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 37.49 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.92
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
37.85 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puha

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
Bank of India 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 832113 Seraikela-Kharsawan Gobindpur (Rajnagar) Rajnagar Chaibasa Main Road Opposite Manjhiraj Petrol Pump Rajnagar, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, 832113
Bank of India CRM 832113 Seraikela-Kharsawan Gobindpur (Rajnagar) Rajnagar Tata Chaibasa Road Bank of India Rajnagar Bazar Chowk Rajnagar, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, 832113

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puha village located?

Puha is in Gobindpur(rajnagar) Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Puha village in?

Puha village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.

Which state is Puha village in?

Puha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Puha under?

Puha comes under Gobindpur(rajnagar) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puha?

The Census village code of Puha is 379644.

Which Gram Panchayat is Puha under?

Puha is listed under KATANGA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gobindpur(Rajnagar).

What is the population of Puha village?

The village record lists 482 people and 78 households for Puha.

How many households are in Puha village?

The village record lists 78 households for Puha.

What is the male and female population of Puha?

The record lists 243 male residents and 239 female residents for Puha.

What is the sex ratio of Puha village?

The sex ratio of Puha is 983.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puha village?

The reported geographical area of Puha is 112 hectares.

What is the population density of Puha village?

The approximate population density of Puha is 430.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puha?

The nearest town listed for Puha is Chaibasa, about 20 km away.

How far is Puha from the district headquarters?

Puha is about 25 km from Sarikela-Kharswana, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puha from the sub-district headquarters?

Puha is about 25 km from Rajnagar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Puha.

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

For Puha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 37.49 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puha?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.