Where is Karhan village located?
Karhan is in Kesaria Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karhan Village
Karhan is an inhabited village in Kesaria Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218239, the Census 2011 record lists 7,421 people in 1,226 households and the reported area is 439 hectares. The local references include Karhan Gram Panchayat, Kesaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kesaria at about 7 km.
Village Code218239
Population7,421
Households1,226
Area439 hectares
Nearest TownKesaria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Karhan
- Census Village Code
- 218239
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kesaria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01047
- CD Block
- Kesaria
- Gram Panchayat
- Karhan
- Households
- 1,226
- Population
- 7,421
- Male Population
- 3,866
- Female Population
- 3,555
- Sex Ratio
- 919.56
- Area
- 439 hectares
- Area
- 4.39 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kesaria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 7 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845423
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Karhan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,421 people, 439 hectares of reported area and Kesaria as the nearest town reference for Karhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karhan falls under Kesaria Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 218239.
- The record lists 7,421 people living in 1,226 households.
- The reported village area is 439 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kesaria.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,690.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.01%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share35.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 218239, Karhan Gram Panchayat and Kesaria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01047
- Village Census Code
- 218239
- CD Block Code
- 0035
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Kesaria
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karhan
Location and Distance
Kesaria is the nearest town listed for Karhan, about 7 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kesaria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kesaria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 7 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kesaria
- Distance within State/UT
- 7 km
- Nearest Town
- Kesaria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 7 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 439 hectares
- Area
- 4.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,421 people in 1,226 households, with 3,866 male residents and 3,555 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 10.01% and ST share is 0.16% for Karhan. Population density works out to about 1,690.43 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,226
- Total Population
- 7,421
- Male Population
- 3,866
- Female Population
- 3,555
- Sex Ratio
- 919.56
- Average Household Size
- 6.05
- SC Population
- 743
- SC Male Population
- 383
- SC Female Population
- 360
- SC Population Share
- 10.01
- ST Population
- 12
- ST Male Population
- 7
- ST Female Population
- 5
- ST Population Share
- 0.16
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karhan list 6 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 6
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karhan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- 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 Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position 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
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karhan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 75.05 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 90.05 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karhan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- 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
- Animal Cart
- 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 Karhan 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karhan is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 250.55 hectares and irrigated land is 90.05 hectares (35.9% 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
- 20.2
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 18.07 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 12.94 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 37.03 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.1 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 9.06 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 250.55
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 160.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 90.05
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
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Karhan village in?
Karhan village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Karhan village in?
Karhan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Karhan under?
Karhan comes under Kesaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karhan?
The Census village code of Karhan is 218239.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karhan under?
Karhan is listed under Karhan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kesaria.
What is the population of Karhan village?
The village record lists 7,421 people and 1,226 households for Karhan.
How many households are in Karhan village?
The village record lists 1,226 households for Karhan.
What is the male and female population of Karhan?
The record lists 3,866 male residents and 3,555 female residents for Karhan.
What is the sex ratio of Karhan village?
The sex ratio of Karhan is 919.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karhan village?
The reported geographical area of Karhan is 439 hectares.
What is the population density of Karhan village?
The approximate population density of Karhan is 1,690.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karhan?
The nearest town listed for Karhan is Kesaria, about 7 km away.
How far is Karhan from the district headquarters?
Karhan is about 45 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karhan from the sub-district headquarters?
Karhan is about 7 km from Kesaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karhan?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Karhan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karhan?
For Karhan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 250.55 hectares and irrigated land is 90.05 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karhan.