Indian Village Directory

Karnaul Village

Karnaul is an inhabited village in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247500, the Census 2011 record lists 1,553 people in 257 households and the reported area is 248 hectares. The local references include Harpur Gram Panchayat, Garhani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arrah at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Karnaul is a village in Garhani Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247500 and 1,553 people in 257 households.
Village Code247500
Population1,553
Households257
Area248 hectares
Nearest TownArrah

Key Village Facts

Village
Karnaul
Census Village Code
247500
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
Harpur
Households
257
Population
1,553
Male Population
747
Female Population
806
Sex Ratio
1,078.98
Area
248 hectares
Area
2.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802223
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karnaul at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,553 people, 248 hectares of reported area and Arrah as the nearest town reference for Karnaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhojpur
BlockGarhani
CD BlockGarhani
Gram PanchayatHarpur
  • Karnaul falls under Garhani Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247500.
  • The record lists 1,553 people living in 257 households.
  • The reported village area is 248 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density626.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karnaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 247500, Harpur Gram Panchayat and Garhani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01431
Village Census Code
247500
CD Block Code
0419
CD Block Name
Garhani
Gram Panchayat Name
Harpur

Location and Distance

Arrah is the nearest town listed for Karnaul, about 27 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arrah
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
248 hectares
Area
2.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,553 people in 257 households, with 747 male residents and 806 female residents. The average household size is 6.04, and SC share is 17.26% and ST share is 0% for Karnaul. Population density works out to about 626.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
257
Total Population
1,553
Male Population
747
Female Population
806
Sex Ratio
1,078.98
Average Household Size
6.04
SC Population
268
SC Male Population
124
SC Female Population
144
SC Population Share
17.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karnaul 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 Karnaul. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karnaul 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Karnaul include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karnaul is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karnaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 221 hectares and irrigated land is 220 hectares (99.5% 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
12.5
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
221.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
220.0
Canals Area In Hectares
120 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karnaul

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

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 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 Karnaul village located?

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

Which district is Karnaul village in?

Karnaul village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Karnaul village in?

Karnaul village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karnaul under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karnaul?

The Census village code of Karnaul is 247500.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karnaul under?

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

What is the population of Karnaul village?

The village record lists 1,553 people and 257 households for Karnaul.

How many households are in Karnaul village?

The village record lists 257 households for Karnaul.

What is the male and female population of Karnaul?

The record lists 747 male residents and 806 female residents for Karnaul.

What is the sex ratio of Karnaul village?

The sex ratio of Karnaul is 1,078.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karnaul village?

The reported geographical area of Karnaul is 248 hectares.

What is the population density of Karnaul village?

The approximate population density of Karnaul is 626.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karnaul?

The nearest town listed for Karnaul is Arrah, about 27 km away.

How far is Karnaul from the district headquarters?

Karnaul is about 27 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karnaul from the sub-district headquarters?

Karnaul is about 8 km from Garhani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karnaul?

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

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

For Karnaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 221 hectares and irrigated land is 220 hectares.

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

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