Indian Village Directory

Jiar Village

Jiar is an inhabited village in Asthawan Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244557, the Census 2011 record lists 5,130 people in 908 households and the reported area is 556 hectares. The local references include Jiar Gram Panchayat, Asthawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 20 km.

In short:

Jiar is a village in Asthawan Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244557 and 5,130 people in 908 households.

Village Code244557
Population5,130
Households908
Area556 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Detailed village profile

Jiar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,130 people, 556 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Jiar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Asthawan
CD Block Asthawan
Gram Panchayat Jiar
  • Jiar falls under Asthawan Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244557.
  • The record lists 5,130 people living in 908 households.
  • The reported village area is 556 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • 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
Jiar
Census Village Code
244557
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Asthawan
Sub-district Census Code
01385
CD Block
Asthawan
Gram Panchayat
Jiar
Households
908
Population
5,130
Male Population
2,515
Female Population
2,615
Sex Ratio
1,039.76
Area
556 hectares
Area
5.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 922.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.95% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 89.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jiar in the official administrative record. Census village code 244557, Jiar Gram Panchayat and Asthawan CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01385
Village Census Code
244557
CD Block Code
0373
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Asthawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Jiar

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Jiar, about 20 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Asthawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
556 hectares
Area
5.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,130 people in 908 households, with 2,515 male residents and 2,615 female residents. The average household size is 5.65, and SC share is 34.95% and ST share is 0% for Jiar. Population density works out to about 922.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
908
Total Population
5,130
Male Population
2,515
Female Population
2,615
Sex Ratio
1,039.76
Average Household Size
5.65
SC Population
1,793
SC Male Population
905
SC Female Population
888
SC Population Share
34.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jiar list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
386.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jiar include 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jiar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 432.4 hectares and irrigated land is 386.5 hectares (89.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
123.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
432.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
45.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
386.5

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jiar

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
4

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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
Canara Bank 1 20%
Central Bank of India 1 20%

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
Canara Bank ATM 803107 Nalanda Asthawan Asthawan Near High School Dak Bunglow Asthawan, Nalanda, Bihar, 803107
Central Bank of India ATM 824301 Nalanda Asthawan Amanwan Nalanda Dist.nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 824301
Punjab National Bank ATM 801301 Nalanda Asthawan Gilani Islampur, Distt: Nalanda Islampur, Distt: Nalanda, Nalanda, Bihar, 801301
Punjab National Bank ATM 803118 Nalanda Asthawan Bahadurpur Bhaganbigha, Distt: Nalanda, Bihar. PIN-803118 Bhaganbigha, Distt: Nalanda, Bihar. PIN-803118, Nalanda, Bihar, 803118
Punjab National Bank ATM 803107 Nalanda Asthawan Amanwan Distt-Nalanda Nepura, Bo-Ashtawa, Nalanda, Bihar, 803107

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 Jiar village located?

Jiar is in Asthawan Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Jiar village in?

Jiar village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Jiar village in?

Jiar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Jiar under?

Jiar comes under Asthawan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jiar?

The Census village code of Jiar is 244557.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jiar under?

Jiar is listed under Jiar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Asthawan.

What is the population of Jiar village?

The village record lists 5,130 people and 908 households for Jiar.

How many households are in Jiar village?

The village record lists 908 households for Jiar.

What is the male and female population of Jiar?

The record lists 2,515 male residents and 2,615 female residents for Jiar.

What is the sex ratio of Jiar village?

The sex ratio of Jiar is 1,039.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jiar village?

The reported geographical area of Jiar is 556 hectares.

What is the population density of Jiar village?

The approximate population density of Jiar is 922.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jiar?

The nearest town listed for Jiar is Biharsharif, about 20 km away.

How far is Jiar from the district headquarters?

Jiar is about 20 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jiar from the sub-district headquarters?

Jiar is about 6 km from Asthawan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jiar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Jiar.

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

For Jiar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 432.4 hectares and irrigated land is 386.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jiar. These records include 3 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.