Indian Village Directory

Karkataha Village

Karkataha is an inhabited village in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 229769, the Census 2011 record lists 2,302 people in 339 households and the reported area is 304 hectares. The local references include Karkataha Gram Panchayat, Katiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katiya at about 6 km.

In short:

Karkataha is a village in Katiya Block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 229769 and 2,302 people in 339 households.

Village Code229769
Population2,302
Households339
Area304 hectares
Nearest TownKatiya

Detailed village profile

Karkataha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,302 people, 304 hectares of reported area and Katiya as the nearest town reference for Karkataha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gopalganj
Block Katiya
CD Block Katiya
Gram Panchayat KARKATAHA
  • Karkataha falls under Katiya Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 229769.
  • The record lists 2,302 people living in 339 households.
  • The reported village area is 304 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katiya.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Karkataha
Census Village Code
229769
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gopalganj
District Census Code
217
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katiya
Sub-district Census Code
01215
CD Block
Katiya
Gram Panchayat
Karkataha
Households
339
Population
2,302
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,152
Sex Ratio
1,001.74
Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Katiya
Nearest Town Distance
6 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 757.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.79 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karkataha in the official administrative record. Census village code 229769, Karkataha Gram Panchayat and Katiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
217
Sub-district Census Code
01215
Village Census Code
229769
CD Block Code
0203
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Katiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Karkataha

Location and Distance

Katiya is the nearest town listed for Karkataha, about 6 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Katiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gopalganj
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katiya
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Katiya
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,302 people in 339 households, with 1,150 male residents and 1,152 female residents. The average household size is 6.79, and SC share is 10.25% and ST share is 1.95% for Karkataha. Population density works out to about 757.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
339
Total Population
2,302
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,152
Sex Ratio
1,001.74
Average Household Size
6.79
SC Population
236
SC Male Population
124
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
10.25
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
28
ST Population Share
1.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karkataha list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karkataha include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
189.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karkataha 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
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Karkataha 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
Weekly Haat
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 Karkataha is reported as 13 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
13 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 Karkataha show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 246.95 hectares and irrigated land is 189.9 hectares (76.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
10.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
46.15
Net Area Sown In Hectares
246.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
57.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
189.9

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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karkataha

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
4
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Central Bank of India 1 25%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 841425 Gopalganj Katiya Sidhwania Sidhwania Sidhwania, P. O. Bagahi Bazar, Teh.kateya, 841425, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841425
State Bank of India CRM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Kateya Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437
State Bank of India ATM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437
State Bank of India ATM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437

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 Karkataha village located?

Karkataha is in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karkataha village in?

Karkataha village is in Gopalganj district.

Which state is Karkataha village in?

Karkataha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karkataha under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karkataha?

The Census village code of Karkataha is 229769.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karkataha under?

Karkataha is listed under KARKATAHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katiya.

What is the population of Karkataha village?

The village record lists 2,302 people and 339 households for Karkataha.

How many households are in Karkataha village?

The village record lists 339 households for Karkataha.

What is the male and female population of Karkataha?

The record lists 1,150 male residents and 1,152 female residents for Karkataha.

What is the sex ratio of Karkataha village?

The sex ratio of Karkataha is 1,001.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karkataha village?

The reported geographical area of Karkataha is 304 hectares.

What is the population density of Karkataha village?

The approximate population density of Karkataha is 757.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karkataha?

The nearest town listed for Karkataha is Katiya, about 6 km away.

How far is Karkataha from the district headquarters?

Karkataha is about 68 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karkataha from the sub-district headquarters?

Karkataha is about 6 km from Katiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karkataha?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Karkataha.

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

For Karkataha, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 246.95 hectares and irrigated land is 189.9 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karkataha. 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.