Village code 347212

Hurka Village, Ketar Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Hurka is a village in Ketar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Hurka village map in Jharkhand
Hurka village map image for Ketar Block, Jharkhand.

Village Overview

Hurka is a village in Ketar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. For Hurka, the population is 1,939, PIN code is 822120 and Census village code is 347212. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Hurka village
Village code347212
PIN code822120
Population1,939
Households375
Area798 ha / 7.98 sq. km / 1,972 acres
Population density243 people per sq. km
Sex ratio897 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townGarhwa (60 km)
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtGarhwa
Census 2011 districtGarhwa

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 822120. This helps users verify the postal area for Hurka, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Hurka village
PIN code822120
Post offices linked with this PINBaherwa BO, Belhath BO, Bhajaniya BO, Chataniya, Dumarsota BO, and Hariharpur BO
Best matching post officeBaherwa BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtGarhwa
Postal stateJharkhand
Postal divisionPalamau Division
Postal circleJharkhand Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Hurka comes under Lohargara gram panchayat and Ketar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ketar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Ketar at 13 km. The Census district headquarters, Garhwa, is 60 km away.

Administrative details for Hurka
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtGarhwa
Census 2011 districtGarhwa
State code20
District code346
Block / Census sub-district code2497
C.D. Block code3
Block panchayat code3

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Hurka village and its household count.

Total population

1,939 residents in 375 households

Male population

1,022

Female population

917

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 729; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Hurka
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Hurka
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Hurka
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyNot available in village
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Hurka
Net area sown75.98 hectares
Irrigated area30.80 hectares
Unirrigated area51.04 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area30.80 hectares
Forest area462.06 hectares
Non-agricultural area17.11 hectares
Current fallow land56.54 hectares
Other fallow land176.52 hectares
Main cropRice

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Hurka
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Hariharpur, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bhawnathpur, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Hurka

Garhwa (60 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ketar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Hurka
Nearest major townGarhwa (60 km)
Block headquartersKetar (13 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Hurka. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Hurka
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Others2
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hurka village located?

Hurka is located in Ketar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Garhwa.

Which Block is Hurka in?

Hurka is in Ketar Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Hurka in?

District: Garhwa.

What is the village code of Hurka?

The Census village code of Hurka is 347212.

What is the PIN code of Hurka?

The PIN code reported for Hurka is 822120.

What is the population of Hurka?

Hurka has 1,939 residents in 375 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Hurka part of?

Hurka comes under Lohargara gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Hurka?

The nearest statutory town to Hurka is Garhwa (60 km).

Which crops are grown in Hurka?

The main crops reported for Hurka are Rice.

What land-use details are available for Hurka?

Land-use details for Hurka include net area sown: 75.98 hectares, irrigated area: 30.80 hectares, and unirrigated area: 51.04 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Hurka?

Government primary school status for Hurka is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Hurka?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Hurka?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Hurka?

The total geographical area of Hurka is 798 hectares.

How many households are in Hurka?

Hurka has 375 households as per Census 2011.

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