Okhargar Village Overview
Okhargar is a village in Meral tehsil of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It lies about 17 km from Meral tehsil headquarters and around 7 km from Garhwa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Okhargara West is the Gram Panchayat for Okhargar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Okhargar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Okhargar is 347667. The village covers a geographical area of 1073.33 hectares and has a pincode of 822114. Meral is the nearest town.
Location Map of Okhargar
Population & Demographics of Okhargar
This section provides population and demographic details of Okhargar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,737 | 5,660 | 5,077 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,912 | 979 | 933 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,868 | 980 | 888 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,107 | 598 | 509 |
| Literate Population | 5,082 | 3,210 | 1,872 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,655 | 2,450 | 3,205 |
Key population details of Okhargar village are given below:
- Okhargar village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 10,737, including approximately 5,660 males and 5,077 females, with a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,868 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,107 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Okhargar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 47.33%.
- There are around 2,075 households in Okhargar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Okhargar
Transport facilities help residents of Okhargar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Okhargar
The following villages are located close to Okhargar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Okhargar
- Where is Okhargar located?
- Okhargar village is located in Meral Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Okhargar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Okhargar is Okhargara West (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Okhargar?
- The pincode of Okhargar is 822114.
- What is the population of Okhargar?
- Okhargar has a total population of 10,737, including 5,660 males and 5,077 females.
- How many households are there in Okhargar?
- There are 2,075 households in Okhargar.
- What is the literacy rate in Okhargar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Okhargar is 47.33%. Male literacy is 56.71% and female literacy is 36.87%.