Indian Village Directory

Garhani Village

Garhani is an inhabited village in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247510, the Census 2011 record lists 5,597 people in 959 households and the reported area is 170 hectares. The local references include Garhani Gram Panchayat, Garhani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arrah at about 20 km.

In short:

Garhani is a village in Garhani Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247510 and 5,597 people in 959 households.

Village Code247510
Population5,597
Households959
Area170 hectares
Nearest TownArrah

Detailed village profile

Garhani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,597 people, 170 hectares of reported area and Arrah as the nearest town reference for Garhani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhojpur
Block Garhani
CD Block Garhani
Gram Panchayat Garhani
  • Garhani falls under Garhani Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247510.
  • The record lists 5,597 people living in 959 households.
  • The reported village area is 170 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arrah.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Garhani
Census Village Code
247510
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhani
Sub-district Census Code
01431
CD Block
Garhani
Gram Panchayat
Garhani
Households
959
Population
5,597
Male Population
2,889
Female Population
2,708
Sex Ratio
937.35
Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802203
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 3,292.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.02% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 73.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garhani in the official administrative record. Census village code 247510, Garhani Gram Panchayat and Garhani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01431
Village Census Code
247510
CD Block Code
0419
CD Block Name
Garhani
Gram Panchayat Name
Garhani

Location and Distance

Arrah is the nearest town listed for Garhani, about 20 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhani
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arrah
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,597 people in 959 households, with 2,889 male residents and 2,708 female residents. The average household size is 5.84, and SC share is 5.88% and ST share is 0.02% for Garhani. Population density works out to about 3,292.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
959
Total Population
5,597
Male Population
2,889
Female Population
2,708
Sex Ratio
937.35
Average Household Size
5.84
SC Population
329
SC Male Population
169
SC Female Population
160
SC Population Share
5.88
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garhani list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
8

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garhani include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Garhani include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Garhani is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garhani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 138 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares (73.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
101.0
Canals Area In Hectares
85 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

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 Garhani

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani Garhani Block Charpokhare, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India CRM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J. B. Complex J. B. Complex, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J B Complex Garhani J B Complex Garhani, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203

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 Garhani village located?

Garhani is in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Garhani village in?

Garhani village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Garhani village in?

Garhani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Garhani under?

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

What is the Census village code of Garhani?

The Census village code of Garhani is 247510.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garhani under?

Garhani is listed under Garhani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhani.

What is the population of Garhani village?

The village record lists 5,597 people and 959 households for Garhani.

How many households are in Garhani village?

The village record lists 959 households for Garhani.

What is the male and female population of Garhani?

The record lists 2,889 male residents and 2,708 female residents for Garhani.

What is the sex ratio of Garhani village?

The sex ratio of Garhani is 937.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garhani village?

The reported geographical area of Garhani is 170 hectares.

What is the population density of Garhani village?

The approximate population density of Garhani is 3,292.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garhani?

The nearest town listed for Garhani is Arrah, about 20 km away.

How far is Garhani from the district headquarters?

Garhani is about 20 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garhani from the sub-district headquarters?

Garhani is listed about 0 km from its block headquarters in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garhani?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Garhani.

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

For Garhani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 138 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garhani. These records include 2 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.