Indian Village Directory

Pohshar Village

Pohshar is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376781, the Census 2011 record lists 590 people in 128 households and the reported area is 549 hectares. The local references include Saubera Gram Panchayat, Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 25 km.

In short:

Pohshar is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376781 and 590 people in 128 households.

Village Code376781
Population590
Households128
Area549 hectares

Detailed village profile

Pohshar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 590 people, 549 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Pohshar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Bano
CD Block Bano
Gram Panchayat SAUBERA
  • Pohshar falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376781.
  • The record lists 590 people living in 128 households.
  • The reported village area is 549 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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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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
Pohshar
Census Village Code
376781
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Gram Panchayat
Saubera
Households
128
Population
590
Male Population
282
Female Population
308
Sex Ratio
1,092.2
Area
549 hectares
Area
5.49 sq km
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 107.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.61 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 51.02% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 32.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pohshar in the official administrative record. Census village code 376781, Saubera Gram Panchayat and Bano CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376781
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Bano
Gram Panchayat Name
Saubera

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Pohshar, about 25 km away. Simdega 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
Bano
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
549 hectares
Area
5.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 590 people in 128 households, with 282 male residents and 308 female residents. The average household size is 4.61, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 51.02% for Pohshar. Population density works out to about 107.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
128
Total Population
590
Male Population
282
Female Population
308
Sex Ratio
1,092.2
Average Household Size
4.61
ST Population
301
ST Male Population
135
ST Female Population
166
ST Population Share
51.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pohshar 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pohshar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.69 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Major 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 Pohshar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pohshar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.31 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares (32.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
120.68 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
77.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
98.58 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
81.39 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
107.36 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.31
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
17 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pohshar village located?

Pohshar is in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Pohshar village in?

Pohshar village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Pohshar village in?

Pohshar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Pohshar under?

Pohshar comes under Bano Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pohshar?

The Census village code of Pohshar is 376781.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pohshar under?

Pohshar is listed under SAUBERA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bano.

What is the population of Pohshar village?

The village record lists 590 people and 128 households for Pohshar.

How many households are in Pohshar village?

The village record lists 128 households for Pohshar.

What is the male and female population of Pohshar?

The record lists 282 male residents and 308 female residents for Pohshar.

What is the sex ratio of Pohshar village?

The sex ratio of Pohshar is 1,092.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pohshar village?

The reported geographical area of Pohshar is 549 hectares.

What is the population density of Pohshar village?

The approximate population density of Pohshar is 107.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pohshar?

The nearest town listed for Pohshar is Simdega, about 25 km away.

How far is Pohshar from the district headquarters?

Pohshar is about 25 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pohshar from the sub-district headquarters?

Pohshar is about 20 km from Bano, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pohshar?

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

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

For Pohshar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 52.31 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.