Indian Village Directory

Karman Village

Karman is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258193, the Census 2011 record lists 1,237 people in 152 households and the reported area is 117 hectares. The local references include Punthar Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 12 km.

In short:

Karman is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258193 and 1,237 people in 152 households.

Village Code258193
Population1,237
Households152
Area117 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Karman at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,237 people, 117 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Karman, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Punthar
  • Karman falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258193.
  • The record lists 1,237 people living in 152 households.
  • The reported village area is 117 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Karman
Census Village Code
258193
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Punthar
Households
152
Population
1,237
Male Population
633
Female Population
604
Sex Ratio
954.19
Area
117 hectares
Area
1.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 1,057.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 8.14 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.57% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 11.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karman in the official administrative record. Census village code 258193, Punthar Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258193
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punthar

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Karman, about 12 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
117 hectares
Area
1.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,237 people in 152 households, with 633 male residents and 604 female residents. The average household size is 8.14, and SC share is 27.57% and ST share is 0% for Karman. Population density works out to about 1,057.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
152
Total Population
1,237
Male Population
633
Female Population
604
Sex Ratio
954.19
Average Household Size
8.14
SC Population
341
SC Male Population
168
SC Female Population
173
SC Population Share
27.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karman 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.26 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karman 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karman is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karman show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.42 hectares and irrigated land is 6.26 hectares (11.1% 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
3.52
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.08 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.48 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.88 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.26

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karman village located?

Karman is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karman village in?

Karman village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Karman village in?

Karman village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karman under?

Karman comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karman?

The Census village code of Karman is 258193.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karman under?

Karman is listed under Punthar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Karman village?

The village record lists 1,237 people and 152 households for Karman.

How many households are in Karman village?

The village record lists 152 households for Karman.

What is the male and female population of Karman?

The record lists 633 male residents and 604 female residents for Karman.

What is the sex ratio of Karman village?

The sex ratio of Karman is 954.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karman village?

The reported geographical area of Karman is 117 hectares.

What is the population density of Karman village?

The approximate population density of Karman is 1,057.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karman?

The nearest town listed for Karman is Hisua, about 12 km away.

How far is Karman from the district headquarters?

Karman is about 19 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karman from the sub-district headquarters?

Karman is about 6 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karman?

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

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

For Karman, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.42 hectares and irrigated land is 6.26 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karman.

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.