Indian Village Directory

Kariat Village

Kariat is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222197, the Census 2011 record lists 311 people in 74 households and the reported area is 183 hectares. The local references include Bagnagar Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Kariat is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222197 and 311 people in 74 households.
Village Code222197
Population311
Households74
Area183 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Key Village Facts

Village
Kariat
Census Village Code
222197
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jokihat
Sub-district Census Code
01120
CD Block
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat
Bagnagar
Households
74
Population
311
Male Population
166
Female Population
145
Sex Ratio
873.49
Area
183 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854325
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kariat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 311 people, 183 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Kariat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
BlockJokihat
CD BlockJokihat
Gram PanchayatBagnagar
  • Kariat falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222197.
  • The record lists 311 people living in 74 households.
  • The reported village area is 183 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density169.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.72%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kariat in the official administrative record. Census village code 222197, Bagnagar Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01120
Village Census Code
222197
CD Block Code
0108
Gram Panchayat Code
0027
CD Block Name
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagnagar

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Kariat, about 17 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jokihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
183 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 311 people in 74 households, with 166 male residents and 145 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 44.37% and ST share is 7.72% for Kariat. Population density works out to about 169.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
74
Total Population
311
Male Population
166
Female Population
145
Sex Ratio
873.49
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
138
SC Male Population
71
SC Female Population
67
SC Population Share
44.37
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
12
ST Population Share
7.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kariat list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kariat include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kariat.

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kariat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 102.8 hectares and irrigated land is 42.6 hectares (41.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
40.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
102.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.6
Canals Area In Hectares
42.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kariat

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 50%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) District-Purnea Meena Complex, Ps-Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Semaria District: Purnia Idbi Bank Ltd, Near Koot Mill, Nh-57, Post- Garhbanali, Purnia, Bihar, 854325

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kariat village located?

Kariat is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kariat village in?

Kariat village is in Araria district.

Which state is Kariat village in?

Kariat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kariat under?

Kariat comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kariat?

The Census village code of Kariat is 222197.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kariat under?

Kariat is listed under Bagnagar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.

What is the population of Kariat village?

The village record lists 311 people and 74 households for Kariat.

How many households are in Kariat village?

The village record lists 74 households for Kariat.

What is the male and female population of Kariat?

The record lists 166 male residents and 145 female residents for Kariat.

What is the sex ratio of Kariat village?

The sex ratio of Kariat is 873.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kariat village?

The reported geographical area of Kariat is 183 hectares.

What is the population density of Kariat village?

The approximate population density of Kariat is 169.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kariat?

The nearest town listed for Kariat is Araria, about 17 km away.

How far is Kariat from the district headquarters?

Kariat is about 17 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kariat from the sub-district headquarters?

Kariat is about 17 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kariat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kariat.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kariat?

For Kariat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 102.8 hectares and irrigated land is 42.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kariat?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kariat. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.