Indian Village Directory

Karakol Village

Karakol is an inhabited village in Falka Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224286, the Census 2011 record lists 16 people in 3 households and the reported area is 14.98 hectares. The local references include Maghaili Gram Panchayat, Falka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 31 km.

In short:

Karakol is a village in Falka Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224286 and 16 people in 3 households.

Village Code224286
Population16
Households3
Area14.98 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Karakol at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 16 people, 14.98 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Karakol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Falka
CD Block Falka
Gram Panchayat MAGHAILI
  • Karakol falls under Falka Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224286.
  • The record lists 16 people living in 3 households.
  • The reported village area is 14.98 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Karakol
Census Village Code
224286
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
Maghaili
Households
3
Population
16
Male Population
6
Female Population
10
Sex Ratio
1,666.67
Area
14.98 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
31 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 106.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 71.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karakol in the official administrative record. Census village code 224286, Maghaili Gram Panchayat and Falka CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01142
Village Census Code
224286
CD Block Code
0130
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Falka
Gram Panchayat Name
Maghaili

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Karakol, about 31 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Falka
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
14.98 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 16 people in 3 households, with 6 male residents and 10 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Karakol. Population density works out to about 106.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
3
Total Population
16
Male Population
6
Female Population
10
Sex Ratio
1,666.67
Average Household Size
5.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karakol include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Karakol.

Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karakol show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 11.74 hectares and irrigated land is 8.4 hectares (71.6% 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
0.7
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
11.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.4
Canals Area In Hectares
8.4 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 Karakol

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 Karakol village located?

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

Which district is Karakol village in?

Karakol village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Karakol village in?

Karakol village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karakol under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karakol?

The Census village code of Karakol is 224286.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karakol under?

Karakol is listed under MAGHAILI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Falka.

What is the population of Karakol village?

The village record lists 16 people and 3 households for Karakol.

How many households are in Karakol village?

The village record lists 3 households for Karakol.

What is the male and female population of Karakol?

The record lists 6 male residents and 10 female residents for Karakol.

What is the sex ratio of Karakol village?

The sex ratio of Karakol is 1,666.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karakol village?

The reported geographical area of Karakol is 14.98 hectares.

What is the population density of Karakol village?

The approximate population density of Karakol is 106.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karakol?

The nearest town listed for Karakol is Katihar, about 31 km away.

How far is Karakol from the district headquarters?

Karakol is about 31 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karakol from the sub-district headquarters?

Karakol is about 10 km from Falka, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Karakol, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 11.74 hectares and irrigated land is 8.4 hectares.

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

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

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.