Indian Village Directory

Karharia Village

Karharia is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240257, the Census 2011 record lists 2,059 people in 383 households and the reported area is 127 hectares. The local references include Sanhoula Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Karharia is a village in Sonhaula Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240257 and 2,059 people in 383 households.
Village Code240257
Population2,059
Households383
Area127 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Karharia
Census Village Code
240257
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonhaula
Sub-district Census Code
01344
CD Block
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat
Sanhoula
Households
383
Population
2,059
Male Population
1,041
Female Population
1,018
Sex Ratio
977.91
Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813205
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,059 people, 127 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Karharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
CD BlockSonhaula
Gram PanchayatSANHOULA
  • Karharia falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240257.
  • The record lists 2,059 people living in 383 households.
  • The reported village area is 127 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • 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 Density1,621.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 240257, Sanhoula Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01344
Village Census Code
240257
CD Block Code
0332
CD Block Name
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat Name
Sanhoula

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Karharia, about 40 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonhaula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,059 people in 383 households, with 1,041 male residents and 1,018 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 12.43% and ST share is 0% for Karharia. Population density works out to about 1,621.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
383
Total Population
2,059
Male Population
1,041
Female Population
1,018
Sex Ratio
977.91
Average Household Size
5.38
SC Population
256
SC Male Population
130
SC Female Population
126
SC Population Share
12.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karharia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
81.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Karharia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karharia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.89 hectares and irrigated land is 81.17 hectares (73.9% 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
17.11
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
81.17

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karharia

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
More than 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, district and local admin area

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
Uco Bank 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
Uco Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Tarar Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205

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 Karharia village located?

Karharia is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karharia village in?

Karharia village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Karharia village in?

Karharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karharia under?

Karharia comes under Sonhaula Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karharia?

The Census village code of Karharia is 240257.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karharia under?

Karharia is listed under SANHOULA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.

What is the population of Karharia village?

The village record lists 2,059 people and 383 households for Karharia.

How many households are in Karharia village?

The village record lists 383 households for Karharia.

What is the male and female population of Karharia?

The record lists 1,041 male residents and 1,018 female residents for Karharia.

What is the sex ratio of Karharia village?

The sex ratio of Karharia is 977.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karharia village?

The reported geographical area of Karharia is 127 hectares.

What is the population density of Karharia village?

The approximate population density of Karharia is 1,621.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karharia?

The nearest town listed for Karharia is Bhagalpur, about 40 km away.

How far is Karharia from the district headquarters?

Karharia is about 40 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Karharia is about 3 km from Sonhaula, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karharia.

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

For Karharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.89 hectares and irrigated land is 81.17 hectares.

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

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