Indian Village Directory

Karar Village

Karar is an inhabited village in Banka Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241262, the Census 2011 record lists 727 people in 148 households and the reported area is 68 hectares. The local references include Lakhnauri Gram Panchayat, Banka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Karar is a village in Banka Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241262 and 727 people in 148 households.
Village Code241262
Population727
Households148
Area68 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Karar
Census Village Code
241262
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Banka
Sub-district Census Code
01350
CD Block
Banka
Gram Panchayat
Lakhnauri
Households
148
Population
727
Male Population
388
Female Population
339
Sex Ratio
873.71
Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 727 people, 68 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Karar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
BlockBanka
CD BlockBanka
Gram PanchayatLakhnauri
  • Karar falls under Banka Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 241262.
  • The record lists 727 people living in 148 households.
  • The reported village area is 68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density1,069.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karar in the official administrative record. Census village code 241262, Lakhnauri Gram Panchayat and Banka CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01350
Village Census Code
241262
CD Block Code
0338
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Banka
Gram Panchayat Name
Lakhnauri

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Karar, about 17 km away. Banka 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
Banka
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 727 people in 148 households, with 388 male residents and 339 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Karar. Population density works out to about 1,069.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
148
Total Population
727
Male Population
388
Female Population
339
Sex Ratio
873.71
Average Household Size
4.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 20.79 hectares and irrigated land is 18.71 hectares (90% 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
27.05
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.71
Canals Area In Hectares
18.71 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 Karar

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
45
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
9

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 36 80%
CRM 8 18%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 2.2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 17 38%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 8.9%
Bank of India 3 6.7%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 3 6.7%
Uco Bank 3 6.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 813102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Banka, PIN 813102 Rajendra Prasad Singh, Khata No 195, Kheshra No 140, Karhariya, Ward No 9, Opp Banka Bus Stand, at-Po…
Bank of India ATM 813108 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Amarpur, Banka, Bihar Sahkund Road, Sangrampur, Kamdeopur, Banka, Bihar, 813108
Canara Bank ATM 813103 Banka Banka Kakwara Tola Kataili 0 At: Kataili More Kataili More, Banka, Bihar, 813103
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 813104 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Bounsi, Banka Upper Ground Floor, Pahtak Ji Bazar, Bhagalpur Hasdiya Road, Banka, Bihar, 813104
Bank of Baroda ATM 813102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Aliganj Road Dokania Market, Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813102
Canara Bank ATM 823102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Katoriya Road Ist Floor, Jps Market Banka, Banka, Bihar, 823102
Bank of India ATM 813102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Dhakamore, Barahat, Banka, Bihar, 813102
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 813102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Banka Dist, Bihar Opp Hotel Ans Park Inn, Banka P O, Banka, Bihar, 813102

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 Karar village located?

Karar is in Banka Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karar village in?

Karar village is in Banka district.

Which state is Karar village in?

Karar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karar under?

Karar comes under Banka Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karar?

The Census village code of Karar is 241262.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karar under?

Karar is listed under Lakhnauri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Banka.

What is the population of Karar village?

The village record lists 727 people and 148 households for Karar.

How many households are in Karar village?

The village record lists 148 households for Karar.

What is the male and female population of Karar?

The record lists 388 male residents and 339 female residents for Karar.

What is the sex ratio of Karar village?

The sex ratio of Karar is 873.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karar village?

The reported geographical area of Karar is 68 hectares.

What is the population density of Karar village?

The approximate population density of Karar is 1,069.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karar?

The nearest town listed for Karar is Banka, about 17 km away.

How far is Karar from the district headquarters?

Karar is about 17 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karar from the sub-district headquarters?

Karar is about 17 km from Banka, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Karar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 20.79 hectares and irrigated land is 18.71 hectares.

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

The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karar. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karar.

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.