Indian Village Directory

Karaman Village

Karaman is an inhabited village in Puraini Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226146, the Census 2011 record lists 3,446 people in 799 households and the reported area is 516 hectares. The local references include Sapardah Gram Panchayat, Puraini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Murliganj at about 40 km.

In short:

Karaman is a village in Puraini Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226146 and 3,446 people in 799 households.

Village Code226146
Population3,446
Households799
Area516 hectares
Nearest TownMurliganj

Detailed village profile

Karaman at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,446 people, 516 hectares of reported area and Murliganj as the nearest town reference for Karaman, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhepura
Block Puraini
CD Block Puraini
Gram Panchayat SAPARDAH
  • Karaman falls under Puraini Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226146.
  • The record lists 3,446 people living in 799 households.
  • The reported village area is 516 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Murliganj.
  • 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
Karaman
Census Village Code
226146
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puraini
Sub-district Census Code
01168
CD Block
Puraini
Gram Panchayat
Sapardah
Households
799
Population
3,446
Male Population
1,807
Female Population
1,639
Sex Ratio
907.03
Area
516 hectares
Area
5.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Murliganj
Nearest Town Distance
40 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 667.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 17.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karaman in the official administrative record. Census village code 226146, Sapardah Gram Panchayat and Puraini CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01168
Village Census Code
226146
CD Block Code
0156
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Puraini
Gram Panchayat Name
Sapardah

Location and Distance

Murliganj is the nearest town listed for Karaman, about 40 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puraini
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Murliganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Murliganj
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Murliganj
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
516 hectares
Area
5.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,446 people in 799 households, with 1,807 male residents and 1,639 female residents. The average household size is 4.31, and SC share is 7.11% and ST share is 0% for Karaman. Population density works out to about 667.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
799
Total Population
3,446
Male Population
1,807
Female Population
1,639
Sex Ratio
907.03
Average Household Size
4.31
SC Population
245
SC Male Population
137
SC Female Population
108
SC Population Share
7.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karaman list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karaman include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karaman include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Karaman 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karaman is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karaman show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 418 hectares and irrigated land is 73 hectares (17.5% 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
41.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
29 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
418.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
345 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
73.0
Canals Area In Hectares
46 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karaman

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 100%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 852213 Madhepura Puraini Purani Purani Bazar Purani Bazar, Teh.chausa, 852213, Madhepura, Bihar, 852213

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 Karaman village located?

Karaman is in Puraini Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karaman village in?

Karaman village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Karaman village in?

Karaman village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karaman under?

Karaman comes under Puraini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karaman?

The Census village code of Karaman is 226146.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karaman under?

Karaman is listed under SAPARDAH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraini.

What is the population of Karaman village?

The village record lists 3,446 people and 799 households for Karaman.

How many households are in Karaman village?

The village record lists 799 households for Karaman.

What is the male and female population of Karaman?

The record lists 1,807 male residents and 1,639 female residents for Karaman.

What is the sex ratio of Karaman village?

The sex ratio of Karaman is 907.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karaman village?

The reported geographical area of Karaman is 516 hectares.

What is the population density of Karaman village?

The approximate population density of Karaman is 667.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karaman?

The nearest town listed for Karaman is Murliganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Karaman from the district headquarters?

Karaman is about 40 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karaman from the sub-district headquarters?

Karaman is about 15 km from Puraini, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karaman?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karaman.

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

For Karaman, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 418 hectares and irrigated land is 73 hectares.

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

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