Indian Village Directory

Karihan Village

Karihan is an inhabited village in Mahua Block of Vaishali district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 235278, the Census 2011 record lists 1,860 people in 309 households and the reported area is 299 hectares. The local references include Tajpur Bujurg Gram Panchayat, Mahua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hajipur at about 22 km.

In short:

Karihan is a village in Mahua Block, Vaishali district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 235278 and 1,860 people in 309 households.

Village Code235278
Population1,860
Households309
Area299 hectares
Nearest TownHajipur

Detailed village profile

Karihan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,860 people, 299 hectares of reported area and Hajipur as the nearest town reference for Karihan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Vaishali
Block Mahua
CD Block Mahua
Gram Panchayat Tajpur Bujurg
  • Karihan falls under Mahua Block in Vaishali district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 235278.
  • The record lists 1,860 people living in 309 households.
  • The reported village area is 299 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hajipur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Karihan
Census Village Code
235278
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Vaishali
District Census Code
220
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahua
Sub-district Census Code
01275
CD Block
Mahua
Gram Panchayat
Tajpur Bujurg
Households
309
Population
1,860
Male Population
979
Female Population
881
Sex Ratio
899.9
Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Hajipur
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
844113
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 622.07 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.02 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 33.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 59.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karihan in the official administrative record. Census village code 235278, Tajpur Bujurg Gram Panchayat and Mahua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
220
Sub-district Census Code
01275
Village Census Code
235278
CD Block Code
0263
Gram Panchayat Code
20
CD Block Name
Mahua
Gram Panchayat Name
Tajpur Bujurg

Location and Distance

Hajipur is the nearest town listed for Karihan, about 22 km away. Hajipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Hajipur
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hajipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hajipur
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Hajipur
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,860 people in 309 households, with 979 male residents and 881 female residents. The average household size is 6.02, and SC share is 33.33% and ST share is 0% for Karihan. Population density works out to about 622.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
309
Total Population
1,860
Male Population
979
Female Population
881
Sex Ratio
899.9
Average Household Size
6.02
SC Population
620
SC Male Population
329
SC Female Population
291
SC Population Share
33.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karihan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karihan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karihan 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Karihan include 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karihan 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 Karihan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 241 hectares and irrigated land is 143 hectares (59.3% 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
30.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
241.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
143.0
Canals Area In Hectares
48 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
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karihan

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 844113 Vaishali Hajipur Hajipur (Nagar Parishad) Amritpur Bazar, Ambara Road, Vaishali, Bihar 844113 Amritpur Bazar, Ambara Road, Vaishali, Bihar 844113, Vaishali, Biha…

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 Karihan village located?

Karihan is in Mahua Block of Vaishali district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Karihan village in?

Karihan village is in Vaishali district.

Which state is Karihan village in?

Karihan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Karihan under?

Karihan comes under Mahua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karihan?

The Census village code of Karihan is 235278.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karihan under?

Karihan is listed under Tajpur Bujurg Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahua.

What is the population of Karihan village?

The village record lists 1,860 people and 309 households for Karihan.

How many households are in Karihan village?

The village record lists 309 households for Karihan.

What is the male and female population of Karihan?

The record lists 979 male residents and 881 female residents for Karihan.

What is the sex ratio of Karihan village?

The sex ratio of Karihan is 899.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karihan village?

The reported geographical area of Karihan is 299 hectares.

What is the population density of Karihan village?

The approximate population density of Karihan is 622.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karihan?

The nearest town listed for Karihan is Hajipur, about 22 km away.

How far is Karihan from the district headquarters?

Karihan is about 22 km from Hajipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karihan from the sub-district headquarters?

Karihan is about 7 km from Mahua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karihan?

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

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

For Karihan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 241 hectares and irrigated land is 143 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karihan. These records include 1 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.