Where is Giriawan village located?
Giriawan is in Falka Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Giriawan Village
Giriawan is an inhabited village in Falka Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224309, the Census 2011 record lists 2,193 people in 399 households and the reported area is 283 hectares. The local references include Bharsia Gram Panchayat, Falka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 30 km.
Village Code224309
Population2,193
Households399
Area283 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Giriawan
- Census Village Code
- 224309
- 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
- 399
- Population
- 2,193
- Male Population
- 1,104
- Female Population
- 1,089
- Sex Ratio
- 986.41
- Area
- 283 hectares
- Area
- 2.83 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Giriawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,193 people, 283 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Giriawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Giriawan falls under Falka Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224309.
- The record lists 2,193 people living in 399 households.
- The reported village area is 283 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density774.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.4%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 224309, Bharsia Gram Panchayat and Falka CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01142
- Village Census Code
- 224309
- 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 30 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Falka
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 283 hectares
- Area
- 2.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,193 people in 399 households, with 1,104 male residents and 1,089 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 14.77% and ST share is 16.05% for Giriawan. Population density works out to about 774.91 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 399
- Total Population
- 2,193
- Male Population
- 1,104
- Female Population
- 1,089
- Sex Ratio
- 986.41
- Average Household Size
- 5.5
- SC Population
- 324
- SC Male Population
- 167
- SC Female Population
- 157
- SC Population Share
- 14.77
- ST Population
- 352
- ST Male Population
- 177
- ST Female Population
- 175
- ST Population Share
- 16.05
- 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
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
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Giriawan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Giriawan include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Giriawan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 1 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
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Giriawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 224.86 hectares and irrigated land is 144.86 hectares (64.4% 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
- 36.81
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 14.09 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 7.24 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 224.86
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 80 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 144.86
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 0.33 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 44.53 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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 224309.
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 2,193 people and 399 households for Giriawan.
How many households are in Giriawan village?
The village record lists 399 households for Giriawan.
What is the male and female population of Giriawan?
The record lists 1,104 male residents and 1,089 female residents for Giriawan.
What is the sex ratio of Giriawan village?
The sex ratio of Giriawan is 986.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Giriawan village?
The reported geographical area of Giriawan is 283 hectares.
What is the population density of Giriawan village?
The approximate population density of Giriawan is 774.91 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 30 km away.
How far is Giriawan from the district headquarters?
Giriawan is about 30 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Giriawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Giriawan is about 5 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 224.86 hectares and irrigated land is 144.86 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.