Pakra

Pakra is a village located in Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 80km away from sub-district headquarter Kamdara (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Gumla. As per 2009 stats, Sarita is the gram panchayat of Pakra village.

Here you can discover what makes Pakra unique in its vibrant Kamdara-Gumla region. You’ll see Pakra’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 Pakra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pakra is 375808. The village spans a total geographical area of 461 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835201. Kamdara is nearest town to Pakra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pakra 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 Sisai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pakra

Population of Pakra

According to the 2011 Census, Pakra has a total population of about 1,068, with approximately 517 males and 551 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 119 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 703. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.33%, with male literacy at about 72.92% and female literacy near 56.26%. There are around 204 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pakra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pakra

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

Nearby Villages of Pakra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pakra