Indian Village Directory

Garhia Village

Garhia is an inhabited village in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223234, the Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 192 households and the reported area is 90 hectares. The local references include Sonua Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 60 km.

In short:

Garhia is a village in Bhawanipur Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223234 and 1,133 people in 192 households.

Village Code223234
Population1,133
Households192
Area90 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Garhia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,133 people, 90 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Garhia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Bhawanipur
CD Block Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat Sonua
  • Garhia falls under Bhawanipur Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223234.
  • The record lists 1,133 people living in 192 households.
  • The reported village area is 90 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
Garhia
Census Village Code
223234
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhawanipur
Sub-district Census Code
01130
CD Block
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat
Sonua
Households
192
Population
1,133
Male Population
577
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
963.6
Area
90 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
60 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 1,258.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 46.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garhia in the official administrative record. Census village code 223234, Sonua Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01130
Village Census Code
223234
CD Block Code
0118
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sonua

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Garhia, about 60 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
60 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
90 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 192 households, with 577 male residents and 556 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 0.18% and ST share is 0% for Garhia. Population density works out to about 1,258.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
192
Total Population
1,133
Male Population
577
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
963.6
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Garhia include mobile phone coverage, 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Garhia 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garhia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 77 hectares and irrigated land is 36 hectares (46.8% 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
4.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
36.0
Canals Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
11 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Garhia

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Canara Bank 1 33%

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 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Dist. Purnea Main Road, Near Bus Stand, Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
Canara Bank CRM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Rajdham Near Bhagalpur Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
State Bank of India ATM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204

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 Garhia village located?

Garhia is in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Garhia village in?

Garhia village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Garhia village in?

Garhia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Garhia under?

Garhia comes under Bhawanipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garhia?

The Census village code of Garhia is 223234.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garhia under?

Garhia is listed under Sonua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipur.

What is the population of Garhia village?

The village record lists 1,133 people and 192 households for Garhia.

How many households are in Garhia village?

The village record lists 192 households for Garhia.

What is the male and female population of Garhia?

The record lists 577 male residents and 556 female residents for Garhia.

What is the sex ratio of Garhia village?

The sex ratio of Garhia is 963.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garhia village?

The reported geographical area of Garhia is 90 hectares.

What is the population density of Garhia village?

The approximate population density of Garhia is 1,258.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garhia?

The nearest town listed for Garhia is Purnia, about 60 km away.

How far is Garhia from the district headquarters?

Garhia is about 60 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garhia from the sub-district headquarters?

Garhia is about 10 km from Bhawanipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Garhia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 77 hectares and irrigated land is 36 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garhia. These records include 3 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 Garhia.

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.