Indian Village Directory

Karangarh Village

Karangarh is an inhabited village in Imamganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255998, the Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 108 households and the reported area is 79 hectares. The local references include Biraj Gram Panchayat, Imamganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 42 km.

In short:

Karangarh is a village in Imamganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255998 and 631 people in 108 households.

Village Code255998
Population631
Households108
Area79 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Karangarh at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 631 people, 79 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Karangarh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Imamganj
CD Block Imamganj
Gram Panchayat Biraj
  • Karangarh falls under Imamganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255998.
  • The record lists 631 people living in 108 households.
  • The reported village area is 79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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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
Karangarh
Census Village Code
255998
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Imamganj
Sub-district Census Code
01501
CD Block
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat
Biraj
Households
108
Population
631
Male Population
345
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
828.99
Area
79 hectares
Area
0.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
42 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 798.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 70.05% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 87.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karangarh in the official administrative record. Census village code 255998, Biraj Gram Panchayat and Imamganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01501
Village Census Code
255998
CD Block Code
0489
Gram Panchayat Code
8215
CD Block Name
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Biraj

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Karangarh, about 42 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Imamganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
79 hectares
Area
0.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 108 households, with 345 male residents and 286 female residents. The average household size is 5.84, and SC share is 70.05% and ST share is 0% for Karangarh. Population density works out to about 798.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
108
Total Population
631
Male Population
345
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
828.99
Average Household Size
5.84
SC Population
442
SC Male Population
234
SC Female Population
208
SC Population Share
70.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karangarh 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
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
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karangarh show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares (87.5% 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
9.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
56 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karangarh

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
5
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

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 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
State Bank of India CRM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
Punjab National Bank ATM 824210 Gaya Imamganj Nagwan Teh.sherghati Nagwan(imamganj), Gaya, Bihar, 824210
State Bank of India ATM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206

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 Karangarh village located?

Karangarh is in Imamganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karangarh village in?

Karangarh village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Karangarh village in?

Karangarh village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karangarh under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karangarh?

The Census village code of Karangarh is 255998.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karangarh under?

Karangarh is listed under Biraj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Imamganj.

What is the population of Karangarh village?

The village record lists 631 people and 108 households for Karangarh.

How many households are in Karangarh village?

The village record lists 108 households for Karangarh.

What is the male and female population of Karangarh?

The record lists 345 male residents and 286 female residents for Karangarh.

What is the sex ratio of Karangarh village?

The sex ratio of Karangarh is 828.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karangarh village?

The reported geographical area of Karangarh is 79 hectares.

What is the population density of Karangarh village?

The approximate population density of Karangarh is 798.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karangarh?

The nearest town listed for Karangarh is Sherghati, about 42 km away.

How far is Karangarh from the district headquarters?

Karangarh is about 62 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karangarh from the sub-district headquarters?

Karangarh is about 12 km from Imamganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Karangarh, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karangarh. 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 Karangarh.

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.