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Ray Karariya Village

Ray Karariya is an inhabited village in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218127, the Census 2011 record lists 2,350 people in 436 households and the reported area is 257 hectares. The local references include Paschimi Siswa Gram Panchayat, Paharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Areraj at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Ray Karariya is a village in Paharpur Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218127 and 2,350 people in 436 households.
Village Code218127
Population2,350
Households436
Area257 hectares
Nearest TownAreraj

Key Village Facts

Village
Ray Karariya
Census Village Code
218127
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Paharpur
Sub-district Census Code
01044
CD Block
Paharpur
Gram Panchayat
Paschimi Siswa
Households
436
Population
2,350
Male Population
1,207
Female Population
1,143
Sex Ratio
946.98
Area
257 hectares
Area
2.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Areraj
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ray Karariya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,350 people, 257 hectares of reported area and Areraj as the nearest town reference for Ray Karariya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockPaharpur
Gram PanchayatPaschimi Siswa
  • Ray Karariya falls under Paharpur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 218127.
  • The record lists 2,350 people living in 436 households.
  • The reported village area is 257 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Areraj.
  • 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 Density914.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ray Karariya in the official administrative record. Census village code 218127, Paschimi Siswa Gram Panchayat and Paharpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01044
Village Census Code
218127
CD Block Code
0032
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Paharpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Paschimi Siswa

Location and Distance

Areraj is the nearest town listed for Ray Karariya, about 13 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Paharpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Areraj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Areraj
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Areraj
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
257 hectares
Area
2.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,350 people in 436 households, with 1,207 male residents and 1,143 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 9.7% and ST share is 0.09% for Ray Karariya. Population density works out to about 914.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
436
Total Population
2,350
Male Population
1,207
Female Population
1,143
Sex Ratio
946.98
Average Household Size
5.39
SC Population
228
SC Male Population
118
SC Female Population
110
SC Population Share
9.7
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ray Karariya 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.

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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ray Karariya 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 in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
15 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
11.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ray Karariya include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ray Karariya include commercial bank, 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ray Karariya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (31.6% 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
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
190.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0
Canals Area In Hectares
48.8 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ray Karariya village located?

Ray Karariya is in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ray Karariya village in?

Ray Karariya village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Ray Karariya village in?

Ray Karariya village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ray Karariya under?

Ray Karariya comes under Paharpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ray Karariya?

The Census village code of Ray Karariya is 218127.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ray Karariya under?

Ray Karariya is listed under Paschimi Siswa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paharpur.

What is the population of Ray Karariya village?

The village record lists 2,350 people and 436 households for Ray Karariya.

How many households are in Ray Karariya village?

The village record lists 436 households for Ray Karariya.

What is the male and female population of Ray Karariya?

The record lists 1,207 male residents and 1,143 female residents for Ray Karariya.

What is the sex ratio of Ray Karariya village?

The sex ratio of Ray Karariya is 946.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ray Karariya village?

The reported geographical area of Ray Karariya is 257 hectares.

What is the population density of Ray Karariya village?

The approximate population density of Ray Karariya is 914.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ray Karariya?

The nearest town listed for Ray Karariya is Areraj, about 13 km away.

How far is Ray Karariya from the district headquarters?

Ray Karariya is about 36 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ray Karariya from the sub-district headquarters?

Ray Karariya is about 12 km from Paharpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ray Karariya?

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

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ray Karariya?

For Ray Karariya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.