Indian Village Directory

Karjara Village

Karjara is an inhabited village in Ben Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245012, the Census 2011 record lists 2,911 people in 500 households and the reported area is 231 hectares. The local references include Bara Gram Panchayat, Ben CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Karjara is a village in Ben Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245012 and 2,911 people in 500 households.
Village Code245012
Population2,911
Households500
Area231 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Key Village Facts

Village
Karjara
Census Village Code
245012
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ben
Sub-district Census Code
01393
CD Block
Ben
Gram Panchayat
Bara
Households
500
Population
2,911
Male Population
1,505
Female Population
1,406
Sex Ratio
934.22
Area
231 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karjara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,911 people, 231 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Karjara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockBen
CD BlockBen
Gram PanchayatBara
  • Karjara falls under Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245012.
  • The record lists 2,911 people living in 500 households.
  • The reported village area is 231 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,260.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karjara in the official administrative record. Census village code 245012, Bara Gram Panchayat and Ben CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01393
Village Census Code
245012
CD Block Code
0381
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Ben
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Karjara, about 31 km away. Biharsharif 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
Ben
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
231 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,911 people in 500 households, with 1,505 male residents and 1,406 female residents. The average household size is 5.82, and SC share is 12.92% and ST share is 0% for Karjara. Population density works out to about 1,260.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
500
Total Population
2,911
Male Population
1,505
Female Population
1,406
Sex Ratio
934.22
Average Household Size
5.82
SC Population
376
SC Male Population
191
SC Female Population
185
SC Population Share
12.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karjara list 2 government primary schools, 1 private 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
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karjara 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
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 Karjara include Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karjara is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karjara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 187.7 hectares and irrigated land is 173.3 hectares (92.3% 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
27.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
187.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
173.3
Canals Area In Hectares
107.3 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
66 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 Karjara

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
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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 803101 Nalanda Ben Akauna Distt: Nalanda Bharaopar, Biharsharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 803101

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 Karjara village located?

Karjara is in Ben Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karjara village in?

Karjara village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Karjara village in?

Karjara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karjara under?

Karjara comes under Ben Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karjara?

The Census village code of Karjara is 245012.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karjara under?

Karjara is listed under Bara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ben.

What is the population of Karjara village?

The village record lists 2,911 people and 500 households for Karjara.

How many households are in Karjara village?

The village record lists 500 households for Karjara.

What is the male and female population of Karjara?

The record lists 1,505 male residents and 1,406 female residents for Karjara.

What is the sex ratio of Karjara village?

The sex ratio of Karjara is 934.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karjara village?

The reported geographical area of Karjara is 231 hectares.

What is the population density of Karjara village?

The approximate population density of Karjara is 1,260.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karjara?

The nearest town listed for Karjara is Biharsharif, about 31 km away.

How far is Karjara from the district headquarters?

Karjara is about 31 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karjara from the sub-district headquarters?

Karjara is about 10 km from Ben, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karjara?

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

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

For Karjara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 187.7 hectares and irrigated land is 173.3 hectares.

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

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