Indian Village Directory

Garha Village

Garha is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221733, the Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 286 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 10 km.

In short:

Garha is a village in Raniganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221733 and 1,492 people in 286 households.

Village Code221733
Population1,492
Households286
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Detailed village profile

Garha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,492 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Garha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Raniganj
CD Block Raniganj
Gram Panchayat Chhatiauna
  • Garha falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221733.
  • The record lists 1,492 people living in 286 households.
  • The reported village area is 214 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 Village Facts

Village
Garha
Census Village Code
221733
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raniganj
Sub-district Census Code
01115
CD Block
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat
Chhatiauna
Households
286
Population
1,492
Male Population
761
Female Population
731
Sex Ratio
960.58
Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 697.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.75% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 35.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garha in the official administrative record. Census village code 221733, Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01115
Village Census Code
221733
CD Block Code
0103
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Raniganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhatiauna

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Garha, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raniganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 286 households, with 761 male residents and 731 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 15.75% and ST share is 0% for Garha. Population density works out to about 697.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
286
Total Population
1,492
Male Population
761
Female Population
731
Sex Ratio
960.58
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
235
SC Male Population
122
SC Female Population
113
SC Population Share
15.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Garha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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 records for Garha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Garha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 162 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares (35.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
37 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
162.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
58.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
58 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Garha

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 80%
CRM 2 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 5 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 20%
Canara Bank 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
State Bank of India 1 10%

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 Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Hansa S H 76 Bank of Baroda Dak Bangla Chauraha, Hansa, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Canara Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj 0 Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Raniganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Rupauli State -Bihar At.-Rupauli, P.O.-Rajokhar, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Bausi Raniganj Main Road Bausi Bazar, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854312 Araria Raniganj Basaithi Basaiti, Teh.raniganj 854312, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Bistaria Bistoria, Teh.raniganj 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Jogta Meryganj VILL Jagta, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Punjab National Bank ATM 854334 Araria Raniganj Raniganj Raniganj Near New Petrol Pump Near New Petrol Pump, Araria, Bihar, 854334

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 Garha village located?

Garha is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Garha village in?

Garha village is in Araria district.

Which state is Garha village in?

Garha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Garha under?

Garha comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garha?

The Census village code of Garha is 221733.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garha under?

Garha is listed under Chhatiauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.

What is the population of Garha village?

The village record lists 1,492 people and 286 households for Garha.

How many households are in Garha village?

The village record lists 286 households for Garha.

What is the male and female population of Garha?

The record lists 761 male residents and 731 female residents for Garha.

What is the sex ratio of Garha village?

The sex ratio of Garha is 960.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garha village?

The reported geographical area of Garha is 214 hectares.

What is the population density of Garha village?

The approximate population density of Garha is 697.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garha?

The nearest town listed for Garha is Araria, about 10 km away.

How far is Garha from the district headquarters?

Garha is about 10 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garha from the sub-district headquarters?

Garha is about 14 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garha?

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

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

For Garha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 162 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garha. These records include 5 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.