Chhatakahu is an inhabited village in Kurdeg Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376507, the Census 2011 record lists 947 people in 165 households and the reported area is 626 hectares. The local references include Kurdeg Gram Panchayat, Kurdeg CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 55 km.
In short:
Chhatakahu is a village in Kurdeg Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376507 and 947 people in 165 households.
Village Code376507
Population947
Households165
Area626 hectares
Detailed village profile
Chhatakahu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 947 people, 626 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Chhatakahu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chhatakahu falls under Kurdeg Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 376507.
The record lists 947 people living in 165 households.
The reported village area is 626 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
Chhatakahu
Census Village Code
376507
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurdeg
Sub-district Census Code
02720
CD Block
Kurdeg
Gram Panchayat
Kurdeg
Households
165
Population
947
Male Population
479
Female Population
468
Sex Ratio
977.04
Area
626 hectares
Area
6.26 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835212
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 Density151.28 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.74 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share80.46%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhatakahu in the official administrative record. Census village code 376507, Kurdeg Gram Panchayat and Kurdeg CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02720
Village Census Code
376507
CD Block Code
0226
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Kurdeg
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurdeg
Location and Distance
Simdega is the nearest town listed for Chhatakahu, about 55 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kurdeg
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
626 hectares
Area
6.26 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 947 people in 165 households, with 479 male residents and 468 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 0.74% and ST share is 80.46% for Chhatakahu. Population density works out to about 151.28 people per sq km.
Total Households
165
Total Population
947
Male Population
479
Female Population
468
Sex Ratio
977.04
Average Household Size
5.74
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.74
ST Population
762
ST Male Population
387
ST Female Population
375
ST Population Share
80.46
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chhatakahu list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chhatakahu. 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhatakahu 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.
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
Spring
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
89.56 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.52 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chhatakahu include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
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 Chhatakahu include 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.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chhatakahu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 142.77 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares (8.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
159.91 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
104.06 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
66.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
142.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.0
Canals Area In Hectares
8.04 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.44 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
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.