Indian Village Directory

Piraho Village

Piraho is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260771, the Census 2011 record lists 1,511 people in 281 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Rampur Chay Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Piraho is a village in Karpi Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260771 and 1,511 people in 281 households.
Village Code260771
Population1,511
Households281
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Piraho
Census Village Code
260771
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karpi
Sub-district Census Code
01544
CD Block
Karpi
Gram Panchayat
Rampur Chay
Households
281
Population
1,511
Male Population
749
Female Population
762
Sex Ratio
1,017.36
Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804428
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Piraho at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,511 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Piraho, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictArwal
BlockKarpi
CD BlockKarpi
Gram PanchayatRampur Chay
  • Piraho falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260771.
  • The record lists 1,511 people living in 281 households.
  • The reported village area is 214 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • 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 Density706.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Piraho in the official administrative record. Census village code 260771, Rampur Chay Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01544
Village Census Code
260771
CD Block Code
0532
Gram Panchayat Code
019
CD Block Name
Karpi
Gram Panchayat Name
Rampur Chay

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Piraho, about 32 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karpi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,511 people in 281 households, with 749 male residents and 762 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 47.92% and ST share is 0% for Piraho. Population density works out to about 706.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
281
Total Population
1,511
Male Population
749
Female Population
762
Sex Ratio
1,017.36
Average Household Size
5.38
SC Population
724
SC Male Population
363
SC Female Population
361
SC Population Share
47.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
86.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Piraho 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Piraho show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 210.36 hectares and irrigated land is 170.44 hectares (81% 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
Pulse
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.64
Net Area Sown In Hectares
210.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
170.44
Canals Area In Hectares
81.56 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.53 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Piraho

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 804428 Bhojpur Arrah Arrah (M Corp.) Near Meahndiya Bus Stand Arrah Mehandiya Bus Stand Aurangabad Patna Road, Bhojpur, Bihar, 804428

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 Piraho village located?

Piraho is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Piraho village in?

Piraho village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Piraho village in?

Piraho village is in Bihar.

Which block is Piraho under?

Piraho comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Piraho?

The Census village code of Piraho is 260771.

Which Gram Panchayat is Piraho under?

Piraho is listed under Rampur Chay Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.

What is the population of Piraho village?

The village record lists 1,511 people and 281 households for Piraho.

How many households are in Piraho village?

The village record lists 281 households for Piraho.

What is the male and female population of Piraho?

The record lists 749 male residents and 762 female residents for Piraho.

What is the sex ratio of Piraho village?

The sex ratio of Piraho is 1,017.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Piraho village?

The reported geographical area of Piraho is 214 hectares.

What is the population density of Piraho village?

The approximate population density of Piraho is 706.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Piraho?

The nearest town listed for Piraho is Arwal, about 32 km away.

How far is Piraho from the district headquarters?

Piraho is about 32 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Piraho from the sub-district headquarters?

Piraho is about 21 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Piraho?

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

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

For Piraho, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 210.36 hectares and irrigated land is 170.44 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Piraho. These records include 1 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.