Indian Village Directory

Kanharia Village

Kanharia is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224253, the Census 2011 record lists 5,898 people in 1,296 households and the reported area is 293 hectares. The local references include Majgawan Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Kanharia is a village in Dagarua Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224253 and 5,898 people in 1,296 households.
Village Code224253
Population5,898
Households1,296
Area293 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Kanharia
Census Village Code
224253
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dagarua
Sub-district Census Code
01141
CD Block
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat
Majgawan
Households
1,296
Population
5,898
Male Population
3,063
Female Population
2,835
Sex Ratio
925.56
Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854315
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kanharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,898 people, 293 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Kanharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockDagarua
CD BlockDagarua
Gram PanchayatMajgawan
  • Kanharia falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224253.
  • The record lists 5,898 people living in 1,296 households.
  • The reported village area is 293 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, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,012.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.72%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.37%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 224253, Majgawan Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01141
Village Census Code
224253
CD Block Code
0129
Gram Panchayat Code
12
CD Block Name
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat Name
Majgawan

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Kanharia, about 32 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dagarua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,898 people in 1,296 households, with 3,063 male residents and 2,835 female residents. The average household size is 4.55, and SC share is 11.72% and ST share is 0.37% for Kanharia. Population density works out to about 2,012.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,296
Total Population
5,898
Male Population
3,063
Female Population
2,835
Sex Ratio
925.56
Average Household Size
4.55
SC Population
691
SC Male Population
375
SC Female Population
316
SC Population Share
11.72
ST Population
22
ST Male Population
8
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
0.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanharia list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanharia. 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanharia 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanharia 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
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Kanharia 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.

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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanharia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 6 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 129 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares (73.6% 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
45.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.76 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
38.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
129.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.0
Canals Area In Hectares
47 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanharia

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 50%
Central Bank of India 1 50%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 854315 Purnia Dagarua Belgachhi Nh-31, Market Chowk Belgachhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
Central Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Dagarua Katari Katari Katari, Teh.purnea, 854315, 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 Kanharia village located?

Kanharia is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kanharia village in?

Kanharia village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Kanharia village in?

Kanharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kanharia under?

Kanharia comes under Dagarua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanharia?

The Census village code of Kanharia is 224253.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kanharia under?

Kanharia is listed under Majgawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.

What is the population of Kanharia village?

The village record lists 5,898 people and 1,296 households for Kanharia.

How many households are in Kanharia village?

The village record lists 1,296 households for Kanharia.

What is the male and female population of Kanharia?

The record lists 3,063 male residents and 2,835 female residents for Kanharia.

What is the sex ratio of Kanharia village?

The sex ratio of Kanharia is 925.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanharia village?

The reported geographical area of Kanharia is 293 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanharia village?

The approximate population density of Kanharia is 2,012.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanharia?

The nearest town listed for Kanharia is Purnia, about 32 km away.

How far is Kanharia from the district headquarters?

Kanharia is about 32 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanharia is about 14 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kanharia.

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

For Kanharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 129 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanharia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.