Orkhar

Orkhar is a village located in Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanwar (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Kendua is the gram panchayat of Orkhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Orkhar unique in its vibrant Dhanwar-Giridih region. You’ll see Orkhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Orkhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Orkhar is 351025. The village spans a total geographical area of 186 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825412. Giridih is nearest town to Orkhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Orkhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Orkhar

Population of Orkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Orkhar has a total population of about 1,574, with approximately 821 males and 753 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 237 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 253 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.83%, with male literacy at about 74.18% and female literacy near 42.10%. There are around 202 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Orkhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Orkhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Orkhar. As per the 2011 stats, Orkhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Orkhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Orkhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Orkhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orkhar