Indian Village Directory

Kahen Village

Kahen is an inhabited village in Jagdishpur Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247218, the Census 2011 record lists 2,562 people in 329 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include West Ayar Gram Panchayat, Jagdishpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jagdishpur at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Kahen is a village in Jagdishpur Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247218 and 2,562 people in 329 households.
Village Code247218
Population2,562
Households329
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownJagdishpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kahen
Census Village Code
247218
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jagdishpur
Sub-district Census Code
01428
CD Block
Jagdishpur
Gram Panchayat
West Ayar
Households
329
Population
2,562
Male Population
1,368
Female Population
1,194
Sex Ratio
872.81
Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Jagdishpur
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kahen at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,562 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Jagdishpur as the nearest town reference for Kahen, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhojpur
CD BlockJagdishpur
Gram PanchayatWest Ayar
  • Kahen falls under Jagdishpur Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247218.
  • The record lists 2,562 people living in 329 households.
  • The reported village area is 195 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jagdishpur.
  • 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 Density1,313.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kahen in the official administrative record. Census village code 247218, West Ayar Gram Panchayat and Jagdishpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01428
Village Census Code
247218
CD Block Code
0416
CD Block Name
Jagdishpur
Gram Panchayat Name
West Ayar

Location and Distance

Jagdishpur is the nearest town listed for Kahen, about 9 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jagdishpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jagdishpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jagdishpur
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Jagdishpur
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,562 people in 329 households, with 1,368 male residents and 1,194 female residents. The average household size is 7.79, and SC share is 16.78% and ST share is 0% for Kahen. Population density works out to about 1,313.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
329
Total Population
2,562
Male Population
1,368
Female Population
1,194
Sex Ratio
872.81
Average Household Size
7.79
SC Population
430
SC Male Population
220
SC Female Population
210
SC Population Share
16.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kahen 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kahen 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well 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
Closed Drainage
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
90.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kahen show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 174.6 hectares and irrigated land is 150.5 hectares (86.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
3.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.1
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
174.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
150.5
Canals Area In Hectares
60.2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kahen

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
11
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
5

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 9 82%
CRM 2 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 27%
State Bank of India 3 27%
Bank of Baroda 2 18%
Canara Bank 1 9.1%
Indusind Bank Ltd 1 9.1%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 802158 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) DM Road Near Jhanjhariya Pokhra, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802158
Canara Bank ATM 802152 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Ps Jagdispur, Bhojpur 802152 at and Po Bimwan, Nh 30, Ara Mohania Road, Ps Jagdispur, Bhojpur 802152, Bhojpur, Bihar, 8…
Punjab National Bank ATM 802162 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Bo:brahampur Bo:brahampur, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802162
State Bank of India ATM 802151 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Baluwanhi Balwania at and Post-Balwania, Teh-Balwania, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802151
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 802158 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Near Thana Ja Ground Floor, Lal Babu Complex, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802158
Punjab National Bank ATM 802201 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Jagdishpur, Bhojpur Thana Road, Near Sawarath High School, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802201
Punjab National Bank ATM 802158 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Jagdishpur Jagdishpur, Distt Bhojpur, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802158
State Bank of India ATM 802158 Bhojpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur (Np) Nayatola Pops-Jagdishpur Dist Bhojpur Nayatola Pops-Jagdishpur Dist Bhojpur, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802158

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 Kahen village located?

Kahen is in Jagdishpur Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kahen village in?

Kahen village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Kahen village in?

Kahen village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kahen under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kahen?

The Census village code of Kahen is 247218.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kahen under?

Kahen is listed under West Ayar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jagdishpur.

What is the population of Kahen village?

The village record lists 2,562 people and 329 households for Kahen.

How many households are in Kahen village?

The village record lists 329 households for Kahen.

What is the male and female population of Kahen?

The record lists 1,368 male residents and 1,194 female residents for Kahen.

What is the sex ratio of Kahen village?

The sex ratio of Kahen is 872.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kahen village?

The reported geographical area of Kahen is 195 hectares.

What is the population density of Kahen village?

The approximate population density of Kahen is 1,313.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kahen?

The nearest town listed for Kahen is Jagdishpur, about 9 km away.

How far is Kahen from the district headquarters?

Kahen is about 22 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kahen from the sub-district headquarters?

Kahen is about 9 km from Jagdishpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kahen?

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

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

For Kahen, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 174.6 hectares and irrigated land is 150.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kahen. These records include 6 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.