Indian Village Directory

Giriawan Village

Giriawan is an inhabited village in Falka Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224308, the Census 2011 record lists 396 people in 82 households and the reported area is 39 hectares. The local references include Bharsia Gram Panchayat, Falka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 24 km.

In short:

Giriawan is a village in Falka Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224308 and 396 people in 82 households.

Village Code224308
Population396
Households82
Area39 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Giriawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 396 people, 39 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Giriawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Falka
CD Block Falka
Gram Panchayat BHARSIA
  • Giriawan falls under Falka Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224308.
  • The record lists 396 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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
Giriawan
Census Village Code
224308
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Falka
Sub-district Census Code
01142
CD Block
Falka
Gram Panchayat
Bharsia
Households
82
Population
396
Male Population
209
Female Population
187
Sex Ratio
894.74
Area
39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
24 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 1,015.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.22% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 54.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Giriawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 224308, Bharsia Gram Panchayat and Falka CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01142
Village Census Code
224308
CD Block Code
0130
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Falka
Gram Panchayat Name
Bharsia

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Giriawan, about 24 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Falka
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 396 people in 82 households, with 209 male residents and 187 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 22.22% and ST share is 0% for Giriawan. Population density works out to about 1,015.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
396
Male Population
209
Female Population
187
Sex Ratio
894.74
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
88
SC Male Population
45
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
22.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Giriawan list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Giriawan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Giriawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.33 hectares and irrigated land is 18.09 hectares (54.3% 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
2.02
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.07 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.33
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.09
Canals Area In Hectares
18.09 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Giriawan

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 854108 Katihar Falka Morsanda Fuldovi Fuldovi Via-Dhanetha Korha Katihar, Teh.morsanda, 854108, Katihar, Bihar, 854108
State Bank of India ATM 854114 Katihar Falka Pothia Pothia Pothia, Katihar, Bihar, 854114

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 Giriawan village located?

Giriawan is in Falka Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Giriawan village in?

Giriawan village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Giriawan village in?

Giriawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Giriawan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Giriawan?

The Census village code of Giriawan is 224308.

Which Gram Panchayat is Giriawan under?

Giriawan is listed under BHARSIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Falka.

What is the population of Giriawan village?

The village record lists 396 people and 82 households for Giriawan.

How many households are in Giriawan village?

The village record lists 82 households for Giriawan.

What is the male and female population of Giriawan?

The record lists 209 male residents and 187 female residents for Giriawan.

What is the sex ratio of Giriawan village?

The sex ratio of Giriawan is 894.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Giriawan village?

The reported geographical area of Giriawan is 39 hectares.

What is the population density of Giriawan village?

The approximate population density of Giriawan is 1,015.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Giriawan?

The nearest town listed for Giriawan is Katihar, about 24 km away.

How far is Giriawan from the district headquarters?

Giriawan is about 24 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Giriawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Giriawan is about 8 km from Falka, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Giriawan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Giriawan.

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

For Giriawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.33 hectares and irrigated land is 18.09 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Giriawan. These records include 1 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.