Indian Village Directory

Karaya Village

Karaya is an inhabited village in Dumka Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371560, the Census 2011 record lists 3,093 people in 636 households and the reported area is 176 hectares. The local references include Dumka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Karaya is a village in Dumka Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371560 and 3,093 people in 636 households.
Village Code371560
Population3,093
Households636
Area176 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Karaya
Census Village Code
371560
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dumka
Sub-district Census Code
02673
CD Block
Dumka
Households
636
Population
3,093
Male Population
1,597
Female Population
1,496
Sex Ratio
936.76
Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814101
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karaya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,093 people, 176 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Karaya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtDumka
CD BlockDumka
  • Karaya falls under Dumka Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371560.
  • The record lists 3,093 people living in 636 households.
  • The reported village area is 176 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,757.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share33.17%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karaya in the official administrative record. Census village code 371560 and Dumka CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02673
Village Census Code
371560
CD Block Code
0179
CD Block Name
Dumka

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Karaya, about 3 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,093 people in 636 households, with 1,597 male residents and 1,496 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 7.11% and ST share is 33.17% for Karaya. Population density works out to about 1,757.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
636
Total Population
3,093
Male Population
1,597
Female Population
1,496
Sex Ratio
936.76
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
220
SC Male Population
108
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
7.11
ST Population
1,026
ST Male Population
492
ST Female Population
534
ST Population Share
33.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karaya 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.

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 Karaya include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
17.68 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karaya include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karaya is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 16 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karaya show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 170.95 hectares and irrigated land is 27.68 hectares (16.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.85
Net Area Sown In Hectares
170.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
143.27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
27.68
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karaya

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
51
Banks in Matched Records
15
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 40 78%
CRM 10 20%
Electronic Kiosk 1 2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 31 61%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 5.9%
Axis Bank Limited 2 3.9%
Bank of Baroda 2 3.9%
Canara Bank 2 3.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Dumka 814101 Axis Bank ATM Bal Kishun Bhawan Near Money Dresses Tin Bazar Bhagalpur Road, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Bank of Baroda ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Tin Bazar Chowk 1st Floor, Tin Bazar Chowk, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Near Tata Showroom Chowk, Dumka Bhagalpur Road, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Canara Bank ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dudhani (Ct) Dumka Bhagalpur Road, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Central Bank of India ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Jharkhand 814101 Tin Bazaar Chowk, Bhagalpur Road, Dumka, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Bhagalpur Road No 11/35, Ward No 13, Plot No 72/76 Dumka, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) Dumka, Jharkhand Thana Road, Opp Sidhu Kanu High School, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 814101 Dumka Dumka Dumka (Nagar Parishad) In Front of Vetenaury Hospital Dumka Jharkhand - 814101 Hdfc Bank Ltd, S/O Ram Daroga Sah, Ward No-10 Shiv Pahar Chowk…

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 Karaya village located?

Karaya is in Dumka Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Karaya village in?

Karaya village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Karaya village in?

Karaya village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karaya under?

Karaya comes under Dumka Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karaya?

The Census village code of Karaya is 371560.

What is the population of Karaya village?

The village record lists 3,093 people and 636 households for Karaya.

How many households are in Karaya village?

The village record lists 636 households for Karaya.

What is the male and female population of Karaya?

The record lists 1,597 male residents and 1,496 female residents for Karaya.

What is the sex ratio of Karaya village?

The sex ratio of Karaya is 936.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karaya village?

The reported geographical area of Karaya is 176 hectares.

What is the population density of Karaya village?

The approximate population density of Karaya is 1,757.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karaya?

The nearest town listed for Karaya is Dumka, about 3 km away.

How far is Karaya from the district headquarters?

Karaya is about 3 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karaya from the sub-district headquarters?

Karaya is about 3 km from Dumka, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karaya?

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

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

For Karaya, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 170.95 hectares and irrigated land is 27.68 hectares.

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

The page shows 51 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karaya. These records include 15 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 Karaya.

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.