Jharka Village
Jharka is a revenue village in Pipra block, Supaul district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,312 in 635 households (Census 2011).
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3,312 souls. 635 homes.
Pipra block, Supaul district, Bihar.
Jharka today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,900Supaul APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,100Triveniganj APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,600Supaul APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Jharka, Pipra block, Supaul!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Jharka
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Jharka at a glance
Jharka is a mid-sized village of Pipra block: 3,312 people in 635 households (Census 2011), 23rd of its 38 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 49.0%, below Supaul district's 56.9% (Pipra block: 54.2%), while the sex ratio was 886 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 931. It falls under Ratauli gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 852218. The village covers 408 hectares — about 4.1 km², or roughly 812 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Pipra Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 6 self-help groups with 42 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Jharka is in the Ratauli (रतौली) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Ratauli
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Jharka compares
By population, Jharka ranks #23 of 38 inhabited villages in Pipra block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Jharka ranks
| Ranked by | Jharka | In Supaul district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 3,312 | 223 of 526 | 8,034 of 39,073 (tied)above 79% | 2,642 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 635 | 230 of 526 | 7,455 of 39,073 (tied)above 81% | 510 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 49.1% | 436 of 526 | 31,403 of 39,071 (tied)above 20% | 57.4% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 886 per 1,000 males | 462 of 526 (tied) | 28,842 of 39,052 (tied)above 25% | 928 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.22 per household | 183 of 526 (tied) | 25,944 of 39,073 (tied)above 33% | 5.00 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 811.8 per km² | 312 of 526 | 25,818 of 38,451 (tied)above 33% | 894.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 56.4% | 10 of 526 | 1,234 of 39,073 (tied)above 97% | 40.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Jharka
In Supaul district
- ItahariSupaul, Supaul3,687 people · 46.3% literate · 892 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
- SikrahataNirmali, Supaul3,532 people · 52.9% literate · 897 per 1,000 · 5.05 per householdCompare →
- Mohar RampurTribeniganj, Supaul3,893 people · 45.8% literate · 889 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
- Champa NagarRaghopur, Supaul2,640 people · 47.6% literate · 899 per 1,000 · 4.94 per householdCompare →
- Kusahar AraziBasantpur, Supaul2,738 people · 45.3% literate · 912 per 1,000 · 5.09 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Narsanda urf NarsawanRiga, Sitamarhi3,378 people · 48.3% literate · 879 per 1,000 · 5.28 per householdCompare →
- ShekhpurwaPakri Dayal, Purbi Champaran3,192 people · 47.4% literate · 884 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- BelgachhiAmdabad, Katihar2,968 people · 50.0% literate · 886 per 1,000 · 5.27 per householdCompare →
- DipauKotwa, Purbi Champaran3,304 people · 47.2% literate · 893 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- MisrauliaDumra, Sitamarhi3,529 people · 48.2% literate · 892 per 1,000 · 5.11 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Jharka had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 852218
Other villages in Pipra block
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,312Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,756 / 1,556
- Households
- 635
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 49.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,869
- Work participation
- 56.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Jharka on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Jharka. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Jharka · 26.1573° N, 86.7963° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Jharka
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Jharka
Jharka isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pipra block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices296 in Supaul district
- Bank of India
Bank
- bank of india
Bank
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics27 in Supaul district
- common hospital
Hospital
- government hospital
Hospital
Primary / community health centre
Munger, Bihar
Schools & anganwadis12 in Supaul district
- DS ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL
School
- Dulari public school
School
- MIDDLE SCHOOL SAKHUA
School
Colleges & universities6 in Supaul district
- DREAM SHAPER ACADEMY
Coaching / training institute
- DREAM SHAPER ACADEMY
Coaching / training institute
- EASY CONCEPT CLASSES
Coaching / training institute
Government offices2 in Supaul district
- Pipra Bazar subash chauk
Government office
- pipra block office
Government office
Temples9 in Supaul district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Other places of worship6 in Supaul district
Place of worship
Place of worship
Place of worship
Transport13 in Supaul district
- PIPRA SUPAUL BUS STAND
Bus stop
- Amha Pipra
Railway station
Community places4 in Supaul district
- PIPRA OFFICE BLOCK
NGO / community organisation
- COMMON PARK
Park
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People often ask about Jharka
Where is Jharka located?
Jharka is a village in Pipra block of Supaul district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Jharka in?
Jharka is in Supaul district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Jharka belong to?
Jharka comes under the Ratauli gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jharka?
The pincode of Jharka, Pipra, Supaul is 852218.
What is the population of Jharka?
As per the 2011 Census, Jharka had a population of 3,312 (1,756 males and 1,556 females).
How many households are there in Jharka?
Jharka had 635 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Jharka?
Jharka covers about 408 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Jharka?
The literacy rate of Jharka was 49.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Jharka?
Jharka had 886 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Jharka in?
Jharka is in the Pipra development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Jharka?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jharka is 221368 and its Census 2011 village code is 221368.
Which villages are near Jharka?
Villages near Jharka include Pipra (within ~8 km), Gamharia (about 13 km), Raghopur (about 16 km), Simrahi (about 18 km), Singheshwar (about 19 km).
What is the population of Jharka in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Jharka's Census 2011 population of 3,312 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,210 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Jharka?
The sarpanch of Jharka has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 4.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Supaul district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Supaul APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Supaul APMC | 3,300 | 3,400 | 3,350 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Triveniganj APMC | 3,100 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Supaul APMC | 2,500 | 2,700 | 2,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Supaul APMC | 3,000 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Local | Birpur APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Triveniganj APMC | 4,600 | 4,600 | 4,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Triveniganj APMC | 4,400 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Jharka's shops. Best mandi price near Jharka →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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