Garaia is an inhabited village in Amour Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223703, the Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 138 households and the reported area is 126 hectares. The local references include Haripur Gram Panchayat, Amour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 45 km.
In short:
Garaia is a village in Amour Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223703 and 762 people in 138 households.
Village Code223703
Population762
Households138
Area126 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Garaia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 762 people, 126 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Garaia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Garaia falls under Amour Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 223703.
The record lists 762 people living in 138 households.
The reported village area is 126 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Garaia
Census Village Code
223703
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amour
Sub-district Census Code
01138
CD Block
Amour
Gram Panchayat
Haripur
Households
138
Population
762
Male Population
394
Female Population
368
Sex Ratio
934.01
Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854315
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 Density604.76 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Garaia in the official administrative record. Census village code 223703, Haripur Gram Panchayat and Amour CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01138
Village Census Code
223703
CD Block Code
0126
Gram Panchayat Code
0023
CD Block Name
Amour
Gram Panchayat Name
Haripur
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Garaia, about 45 km away. Purnia 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
Amour
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
126 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 138 households, with 394 male residents and 368 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Garaia. Population density works out to about 604.76 people per sq km.
Total Households
138
Total Population
762
Male Population
394
Female Population
368
Sex Ratio
934.01
Average Household Size
5.52
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garaia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Garaia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Garaia include self-help groups, 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Garaia is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Garaia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 84.13 hectares and irrigated land is 64.78 hectares (77% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Jute Rope
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Sutali
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.32
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.96 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.78
Canals Area In Hectares
64.78 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
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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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
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
3
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
854315
Purnia
Amour
Amour
Via Baisi, District-Purnia-854315 Beside Jio Point, Main Road, at +po+ps-Amour, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
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 Garaia village located?
Garaia is in Amour Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Garaia village in?
Garaia village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Garaia village in?
Garaia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Garaia under?
Garaia comes under Amour Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Garaia?
The Census village code of Garaia is 223703.
Which Gram Panchayat is Garaia under?
Garaia is listed under Haripur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amour.
What is the population of Garaia village?
The village record lists 762 people and 138 households for Garaia.
How many households are in Garaia village?
The village record lists 138 households for Garaia.
What is the male and female population of Garaia?
The record lists 394 male residents and 368 female residents for Garaia.
What is the sex ratio of Garaia village?
The sex ratio of Garaia is 934.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Garaia village?
The reported geographical area of Garaia is 126 hectares.
What is the population density of Garaia village?
The approximate population density of Garaia is 604.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Garaia?
The nearest town listed for Garaia is Purnia, about 45 km away.
How far is Garaia from the district headquarters?
Garaia is about 45 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Garaia from the sub-district headquarters?
Garaia is about 6 km from Amour, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Garaia?
For Garaia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 84.13 hectares and irrigated land is 64.78 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Garaia?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garaia. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Garaia.
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.