Pakhar is located at 23°34′13″N 84°36′57″E / 23.5704°N 84.6157°E / 23.5704; 84.6157 The map alongside shows an undulating plateau area with the hilly tract in the west and north-west.

[1] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Pakhar had a total population of 2,134, of which 1,117 (52%) were males and 1,017 (48%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Pakhar was 552 (33.80% of the population over 6 years).

[2] (*For language details see Kisko block#Language and religion) Lohardaga district has large reserves of world class bauxite across Pakhar, Hisari, Rudhali Pat, Khamar Pat.