Where is Karankia village located?
Karankia is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
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Karankia Village
Karankia is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221755, the Census 2011 record lists 4,272 people in 892 households and the reported area is 287 hectares. The local references include Dhobinia Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 26 km.
Karankia is a village in Raniganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221755 and 4,272 people in 892 households.
Village Code221755
Population4,272
Households892
Area287 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Karankia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,272 people, 287 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Karankia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karankia falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221755.
- The record lists 4,272 people living in 892 households.
- The reported village area is 287 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Karankia
- Census Village Code
- 221755
- 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
- Dhobinia
- Households
- 892
- Population
- 4,272
- Male Population
- 2,195
- Female Population
- 2,077
- Sex Ratio
- 946.24
- Area
- 287 hectares
- Area
- 2.87 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 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
1,488.5 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
16.99%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
6.51%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
22.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karankia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221755, Dhobinia Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01115
- Village Census Code
- 221755
- CD Block Code
- 0103
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0015
- CD Block Name
- Raniganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dhobinia
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Karankia, about 26 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raniganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 26 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 287 hectares
- Area
- 2.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,272 people in 892 households, with 2,195 male residents and 2,077 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 16.99% and ST share is 6.51% for Karankia. Population density works out to about 1,488.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 892
- Total Population
- 4,272
- Male Population
- 2,195
- Female Population
- 2,077
- Sex Ratio
- 946.24
- Average Household Size
- 4.79
- SC Population
- 726
- SC Male Population
- 376
- SC Female Population
- 350
- SC Population Share
- 16.99
- ST Population
- 278
- ST Male Population
- 129
- ST Female Population
- 149
- ST Population Share
- 6.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karankia list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karankia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karankia 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
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karankia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karankia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karankia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259 hectares and irrigated land is 58.3 hectares (22.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 16.1
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 11.9 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 259.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 200.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 58.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 58.3 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karankia
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
- More than 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 80% |
| CRM | 2 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Karankia village in?
Karankia village is in Araria district.
Which state is Karankia village in?
Karankia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Karankia under?
Karankia comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karankia?
The Census village code of Karankia is 221755.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karankia under?
Karankia is listed under Dhobinia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.
What is the population of Karankia village?
The village record lists 4,272 people and 892 households for Karankia.
How many households are in Karankia village?
The village record lists 892 households for Karankia.
What is the male and female population of Karankia?
The record lists 2,195 male residents and 2,077 female residents for Karankia.
What is the sex ratio of Karankia village?
The sex ratio of Karankia is 946.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karankia village?
The reported geographical area of Karankia is 287 hectares.
What is the population density of Karankia village?
The approximate population density of Karankia is 1,488.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karankia?
The nearest town listed for Karankia is Araria, about 26 km away.
How far is Karankia from the district headquarters?
Karankia is about 26 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karankia from the sub-district headquarters?
Karankia is about 22 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karankia?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Karankia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karankia?
For Karankia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259 hectares and irrigated land is 58.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karankia?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karankia. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.