Indian Village Directory

Garkar Village

Garkar is an inhabited village in Chanan Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241933, the Census 2011 record lists 328 people in 67 households and the reported area is 177 hectares. The local references include Korhia Gram Panchayat, Chanan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Deoghar(jharkhand) at about 22 km.

In short:

Garkar is a village in Chanan Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241933 and 328 people in 67 households.

Village Code241933
Population328
Households67
Area177 hectares
Nearest TownDeoghar(jharkhand)

Detailed village profile

Garkar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 328 people, 177 hectares of reported area and Deoghar(jharkhand) as the nearest town reference for Garkar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Chanan
CD Block Chanan
Gram Panchayat Korhia
  • Garkar falls under Chanan Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 241933.
  • The record lists 328 people living in 67 households.
  • The reported village area is 177 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Deoghar(jharkhand).
  • 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
Garkar
Census Village Code
241933
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanan
Sub-district Census Code
01353
CD Block
Chanan
Gram Panchayat
Korhia
Households
67
Population
328
Male Population
180
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
822.22
Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Nearest Town Distance
22 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 185.31 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.17% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garkar in the official administrative record. Census village code 241933, Korhia Gram Panchayat and Chanan CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01353
Village Census Code
241933
CD Block Code
0341
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Chanan
Gram Panchayat Name
Korhia

Location and Distance

Deoghar(jharkhand) is the nearest town listed for Garkar, about 22 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance outside State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
177 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 328 people in 67 households, with 180 male residents and 148 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.17% for Garkar. Population density works out to about 185.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
67
Total Population
328
Male Population
180
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
822.22
Average Household Size
4.9
ST Population
322
ST Male Population
177
ST Female Population
145
ST Population Share
98.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garkar 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garkar include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
22.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Garkar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garkar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131.6 hectares and irrigated land is 10.3 hectares (7.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
21.3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
131.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
121.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.9 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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Garkar

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Uco Bank ATM 813104 Banka Chanan Mandar Vidyapith Banka Po at Adwaita Mission H/S, Banka, Bihar, 813104
State Bank of India CRM 814131 Banka Chanan Tola Chandan Chandan Chandan, Banka, Bihar, 814131

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 Garkar village in?

Garkar village is in Banka district.

Which state is Garkar village in?

Garkar village is in Bihar.

What is the Census village code of Garkar?

The Census village code of Garkar is 241933.

What is the population of Garkar village?

The village record lists 328 people and 67 households for Garkar.

How many households are in Garkar village?

The village record lists 67 households for Garkar.

What is the male and female population of Garkar?

The record lists 180 male residents and 148 female residents for Garkar.

What is the sex ratio of Garkar village?

The sex ratio of Garkar is 822.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garkar village?

The reported geographical area of Garkar is 177 hectares.

What is the population density of Garkar village?

The approximate population density of Garkar is 185.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garkar?

The nearest town listed for Garkar is Deoghar(jharkhand), about 22 km away.

How far is Garkar from the district headquarters?

Garkar is about 55 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garkar?

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

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

For Garkar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131.6 hectares and irrigated land is 10.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garkar. These records include 2 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 Garkar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Garkar.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Garkar.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Garkar.

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.