Indian Village Directory

Jhar Village

Jhar is an inhabited village in Sohela Tahasil of Bargarh district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 380293, the Census 2011 record lists 2,376 people in 644 households and the reported area is 541 hectares. The local references include Jhar Gram Panchayat, Sohela CD Block and the nearest town reference is Padmapur at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Jhar is a village in Sohela Tahasil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 380293 and 2,376 people in 644 households.
Village Code380293
Population2,376
Households644
Area541 hectares
Nearest TownPadmapur

Key Village Facts

Village
Jhar
Census Village Code
380293
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Bargarh
District Census Code
370
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sohela
Sub-district Census Code
02761
CD Block
Sohela
Gram Panchayat
Jhar
Households
644
Population
2,376
Male Population
1,248
Female Population
1,128
Sex Ratio
903.85
Area
541 hectares
Area
5.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Padmapur
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
768036
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,376 people, 541 hectares of reported area and Padmapur as the nearest town reference for Jhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictBargarh
TahasilSohela
CD BlockSohela
Gram PanchayatJhar
  • Jhar falls under Sohela Tahasil in Bargarh district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 380293.
  • The record lists 2,376 people living in 644 households.
  • The reported village area is 541 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Padmapur.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density439.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.69 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.76%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share33.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 380293, Jhar Gram Panchayat and Sohela CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
370
Sub-district Census Code
02761
Village Census Code
380293
CD Block Code
0006
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Sohela
Gram Panchayat Name
Jhar

Location and Distance

Padmapur is the nearest town listed for Jhar, about 32 km away. Bargarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sohela
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Bargarh
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Padmapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Padmapur
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Padmapur
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
541 hectares
Area
5.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,376 people in 644 households, with 1,248 male residents and 1,128 female residents. The average household size is 3.69, and SC share is 17.76% and ST share is 33.04% for Jhar. Population density works out to about 439.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
644
Total Population
2,376
Male Population
1,248
Female Population
1,128
Sex Ratio
903.85
Average Household Size
3.69
SC Population
422
SC Male Population
221
SC Female Population
201
SC Population Share
17.76
ST Population
785
ST Male Population
418
ST Female Population
367
ST Population Share
33.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jhar list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhar 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.84 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jhar include mobile phone coverage and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Railway Station
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jhar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jhar is reported as 12 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
12 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 Jhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nuts and Pulses, net sown area is 371.16 hectares and irrigated land is 142.36 hectares (38.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nuts
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
28.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
49.94 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
45.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
371.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
228.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
142.36
Canals Area In Hectares
142.36 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jhar

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
11
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 13 72%
CRM 5 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 39%
Bank of Baroda 2 11%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.6%
Dcb Bank Limited 1 5.6%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 5.6%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Padmapur (Nac) City-Padmapur, Dist-Bargarh, Odisha-768036 Near Pwd Inspection Bhawan, Neheru Chowk, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036
State Bank of India ATM 768036 Bargarh Gaisilet Talpali Bargarh Via Gaisilet, Talpali, Teh.gaisilet, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036
Bank of Baroda ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Padmapur (Nac) At/Po Padmapur Dist Bargarh Bargarh Road Opposite L N Petrol Pump, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036
Dcb Bank Limited ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Padmapur (Nac) Padampur, Po - Rajborasambar, District - Bargarh, State - Odisha, PIN - 768036. Biswakeshan Memorial Complex, College R…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Bheunria Maitreenagar, Basna Road, Padmapur, Dist. Bargarh, Odisha - 768036. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Main Road, Near ICICI Ba…
Indian Bank ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Padmapur (Nac) Bargarh Road, Padampur Abhisek Building, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036
Punjab National Bank ATM 768036 Bargarh Padmapur Padmapur (Nac) College Road Punjab National Bank Padampur Padampur, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036
State Bank of India ATM 768036 Bargarh Jharbandha Jagadalpur Jagadalpur Jagadalpur Market, Bargarh, Odisha, 768036

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 Jhar village located?

Jhar is in Sohela Tahasil of Bargarh district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Jhar village in?

Jhar village is in Bargarh district.

Which state is Jhar village in?

Jhar village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Jhar under?

Jhar comes under Sohela Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jhar?

The Census village code of Jhar is 380293.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jhar under?

Jhar is listed under Jhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sohela.

What is the population of Jhar village?

The village record lists 2,376 people and 644 households for Jhar.

How many households are in Jhar village?

The village record lists 644 households for Jhar.

What is the male and female population of Jhar?

The record lists 1,248 male residents and 1,128 female residents for Jhar.

What is the sex ratio of Jhar village?

The sex ratio of Jhar is 903.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jhar village?

The reported geographical area of Jhar is 541 hectares.

What is the population density of Jhar village?

The approximate population density of Jhar is 439.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jhar?

The nearest town listed for Jhar is Padmapur, about 32 km away.

How far is Jhar from the district headquarters?

Jhar is about 45 km from Bargarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Jhar is about 20 km from Sohela, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jhar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Jhar.

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

For Jhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nuts and Pulses, net sown area is 371.16 hectares and irrigated land is 142.36 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhar. These records include 11 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.