Indian Village Directory

Arwal District Village Directory

The Arwal district village directory covers 316 Census 2011 village records across 5 blocks in Bihar. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Arwal district has 299 inhabited villages, 17 uninhabited village entries, 648,994 people and 109,769 households, with 61,041.33 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Karpi has the most village records; Kaler is the largest listed village by population; Keal has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 299 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 149 villages, all-weather road is reported for 191 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 94 offices and 14 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Arwal district has 316 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 5 blocks in Bihar.
Local Admin Units5
Villages316
Population648,994
Households109,769
Area (ha)61,041.33

Blocks in Arwal

The block-wise table compares 5 blocks in Arwal district using Census 2011 village records. Karpi has 84 villages, about 27% of the district list.

Block-wise Village List
BlockCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Arwal 01542 54 17% 93% 107,837 17% 1,997 18,350 9,830.02 16% 1,097 Khamhaini
Kaler 01543 60 19% 98% 148,941 23% 2,482 24,279 14,083 23% 1,057.6 Kaler
Karpi 01544 84 27% 98% 192,213 30% 2,288 32,945 18,968.11 31% 1,013.3 Karpi
Kurtha 01546 72 23% 90% 121,818 19% 1,692 20,564 8,640.20 14% 1,409.9 Nighwan
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur 01545 46 15% 93% 78,185 12% 1,7 13,631 9,520 16% 821.3 Mali

Blocks with the most village records

Karpi, Kurtha and Kaler are the blocks with the most village records in Arwal district. Karpi ranks first with 84 villages, 192,213 people and 1,013.3 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankBlockVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Karpi 84 27% 192,213 30% 18,968.11 31%
2 Kurtha 72 23% 121,818 19% 8,640.20 14%
3 Kaler 60 19% 148,941 23% 14,083 23%
4 Arwal 54 17% 107,837 17% 9,830.02 16%
5 Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur 46 15% 78,185 12% 9,520 16%

Largest Villages by Population

Kaler is the highest-population village listed for Arwal district, with 12,853 people and 1,994 households. That is 2% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 6.4. The nearest town is Arwal; 20.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Kaler 12,853 2% 1,994 6.4 1,293 994 Arwal 20.0
2 Karpi 12,592 1.9% 1,975 6.4 1,051 1,198.1 Arwal 16.0
3 Agnur 12,328 1.9% 1,838 6.7 293 4,207.5 Arwal 25.0
4 Keal 11,561 1.8% 1,969 5.9 1,831 631.4 Arwal 35.0
5 Shahar Telpa 9,599 1.5% 1,711 5.6 974 985.5 Arwal 30.0
6 Mali 8,608 1.3% 1,527 5.6 763 1,128.2 Arwal 30.0
7 Pariyari 8,329 1.3% 1,553 5.4 760 1,095.9 Arwal 18.0
8 Kinjar 8,308 1.3% 1,425 5.8 529 1,570.5 Arwal 18.0
9 Aiyara 7,815 1.2% 1,173 6.7 1,205 648.5 Arwal 15.0
10 Nighwan 7,279 1.1% 1,233 5.9 600 1,213.2 Arwal 40.0

Largest Villages by Area

Keal has the largest recorded village area in Arwal district at 1,831 hectares. It represents 3% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 631.4 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Keal 1,831 3% 11,561 631.4 1,969 1.08 Arwal 35.0
2 Kaler 1,293 2.1% 12,853 994 1,994 1.54 Arwal 20.0
3 Aiyara 1,205 2% 7,815 648.5 1,173 0.97 Arwal 15.0
4 Karpi 1,051 1.7% 12,592 1,198.1 1,975 1.88 Arwal 16.0
5 Shahar Telpa 974 1.6% 9,599 985.5 1,711 1.76 Arwal 30.0
6 Mainpura 770 1.3% 3,061 397.5 533 0.69 Arwal 30.0
7 Mali 763 1.2% 8,608 1,128.2 1,527 2 Arwal 30.0
8 Pariyari 760 1.2% 8,329 1,095.9 1,553 2.04 Arwal 18.0
9 Rampur Waina 747 1.2% 3,655 489.3 650 0.87 Arwal 12.0
10 Khatangi 723 1.2% 5,609 775.8 1,043 1.44 Arwal 40.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Arwal District

Arwal has 94 post office records across 14 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Arwal district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 94 offices across 14 PIN codes, including 94 delivery offices and 86 branch offices. PIN 804429 has the highest listed post-office count here with 15 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages29.7
PIN Codes / 100 Villages4.4
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %91%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices
94
Unique PIN Codes
14
Delivery Offices
94
Sub Offices
8
Branch Offices
86

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
804429 15
804420 14
804422 11
804401 10
804427 8
804403 7
824127 6
804402 5
804421 5
804419 4
804423 3
804424 3
804428 2
804426 1

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Sub Office 8
Branch Office 86

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Arwal S.O. 804401 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Baidrabad S. O 804402 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kaler So 824127 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Karpi S. O 804419 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kurtha S. O 804421 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Nagla Kinger S. O 804423 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
S. P Imamganj S. O 804426 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Usari S. O 804428 Post Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Abgila B. O 804402 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Ahmadpur Harna B. O 804421 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Aiara B. O 804427 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Akbarpur B. O 804401 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Anandpur B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Annua B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bajitpur B. O 804427 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bambhai B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bansi B. O 804419 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bara B. O 804422 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bara Koriun B. O 804402 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Barnathu B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Belaon Bo 824127 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Belkhara B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Belora B. O 804419 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Belsar Bo 824127 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bhadasi B. O 804401 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Bithra B. O 804422 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Devkund B. O 804428 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Dhamoul B. O 804423 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Dora B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Fatehpur Sanda B. O 804402 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Hasanpur B. O 804403 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Hridaychak Bo 824127 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Ibrahimpur B. O 804424 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Injore B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Jaipur B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Jalpura B. O 804401 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Jamuhari B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Junathi B. O 804427 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kamta B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Karhari B. O 804424 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Keyal B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Khabhaini B. O 804403 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Khajuri B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kharasin B. O 804420 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kochhasa B. O 804427 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Kodmarai B. O 804423 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Koel Bhupat B. O 804429 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Korra B. O 804401 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Lakhanipur B. O 804401 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle
Lari B. O 804422 Branch Office Delivery Aurangabadbihar Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Arwal District

Arwal district has 42 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 15 banks and 12 PIN codes. The list includes 38 ATMs and 4 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 9 entries (21%). PIN code 804401 has the highest listed banking access count, with 24 records (57%). The density is 13.3 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

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

Records / 100 Villages13.3
ATM Share90%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share9.5%
Records / Bank2.8
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
42
ATMs
38
CRMs
4
Banks
15
PINs
12

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 38 90%
CRM 4 9.5%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 21%
Punjab National Bank 8 19%
Canara Bank 4 9.5%
Union Bank of India 4 9.5%
Axis Bank Limited 3 7.1%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
804401 24 57%
804402 3 7.1%
804419 3 7.1%
824127 2 4.8%
804421 2 4.8%
804423 2 4.8%
801302 1 2.4%
842001 1 2.4%
852113 1 2.4%
804426 1 2.4%
804408 1 2.4%
824115 1 2.4%

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
BlockRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Arwal 30 26 4 0 14 6
Kaler 4 4 0 0 4 4
Karpi 5 5 0 0 4 3
Kurtha 3 3 0 0 3 3

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Arwal district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Bank of India and Bank of Baroda. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 804402 and 804401. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 804402 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Arwal, PIN- 804402 Ward No-22, Holding No-52, Baidrabad, Dist-, Arwal, Bihar, 804402
Bank of India CRM 804401 Arwal Arwal Fakharpur Arwal, Dist. Arwal, Bihar 804401, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Bank of Baroda ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) On Arwal - Jahanabad Road Nh33 Near Devi Mandir, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Arwal, Bihar A/P Arwal, Near Post Office, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Canara Bank ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Daudnagar Road Sipah, Ground Floor Sipah, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Central Bank of India ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Daud Nagar Road Arwal, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) 0 Hdfc Bank Limited, Prasadi English, Ps+dist- Arwal, Bihar-804401 Prasadi English, Ps+dist- Arwal, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Axis Bank Limited ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Arwal Bihar 804401 Near Pnb ATM Block Road, Arwal, Bihar, 804401

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

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Arwal district's village records list 648,994 people in 109,769 households. The average household size is 5.9. The listed village population density is 1,063.2 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village2,054
Average Household Size5.9
Inhabited Village %95%
Population Density / sq km1,063.2
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population648,994

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Arwal district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 5 CD blocks, 65 Gram Panchayats and 4 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Arwal, Jahanabad and Jehanabad.

CD Blocks Reported5
Gram Panchayats Reported65
Nearest Town Names Reported4

CD blocks reported: Arwal, Kaler, Karpi, Kurtha, Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur.

Gram Panchayats reported: Abagila, Ahamadpur Harna, Aiyara, Amara, Anua, Bambhai, Bara, Belaura, Belawo, Belkhara, Belsar, Bhadasi and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Arwal district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 299 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 149 villages (47% of district records), all-weather road in 191 villages (60% of district records). Lower-count fields include Domestic Power Supply and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 299 299 — 94.62
Mobile Coverage 149 299 — 47.15
All-Weather Road 191 299 — 60.44
PDS Shop 153 299 — 48.42
Domestic Power Supply 37 299 — 11.71
Median Nearest Town Distance20 km
Villages within 5 km18
Villages over 25 km104

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 18 6%
5-10 Km 38 13%
10-25 Km 139 46%
Over 25 Km 104 35%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Arwal villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 299 villages, with an average of 21.71 km and a median of 20 km. 18 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 104 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 299 21.71 75 Dhamaul Patna

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Arwal district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 7,927 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 1,896 1,264
Location and Distance 3 914 614
Population and Social Groups 3 931 897
Education Facilities 8 2,392 714
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 598 340
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 299 153
Power Supply 3 897 99

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Arwal district?

Arwal district has 316 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 5 blocks in Bihar.

Which block has the most village records in Arwal district?

Karpi has the most village records in Arwal district, with 84 entries. This is 27% of the district list, with 192,213 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Arwal district?

Kaler is the highest-population village shown for Arwal district, with 12,853 people and 1,994 households. It accounts for 2% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Arwal district?

Keal has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Arwal district, at 1,831 hectares. It represents 3% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Arwal district villages?

The population summary includes 648,994 people, 109,769 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5.9 and population density is 1,063.2 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Arwal district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 299 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 149 villages (47% of district records), all-weather road in 191 villages (60% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Arwal district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 94 offices and 14 PINs for Arwal district. That is about 29.7 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Arwal district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Arwal district has 42 banking service records, about 13.3 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 9 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Arwal district?

PIN code 804401 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Arwal district, with 24 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Arwal district?

Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Arwal district?

Use the official land-record portal for Bihar, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Arwal district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.