Indian Village Directory

Biharia Village

Biharia is an inhabited village in Hariharpara Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 315478, the Census 2011 record lists 12,282 people in 2,977 households and the reported area is 1,725.81 hectares. The local references include Hariharpara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Berhampore at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Biharia is a village in Hariharpara Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 315478 and 12,282 people in 2,977 households.
Village Code315478
Population12,282
Households2,977
Area1,725.81 hectares
Nearest TownBerhampore

Key Village Facts

Village
Biharia
Census Village Code
315478
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hariharpara
Sub-district Census Code
02242
CD Block
Hariharpara
Households
2,977
Population
12,282
Male Population
6,343
Female Population
5,939
Sex Ratio
936.31
Area
1,725.81 hectares
Area
17.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Berhampore
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742175
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Biharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 12,282 people, 1,725.81 hectares of reported area and Berhampore as the nearest town reference for Biharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMurshidabad
CD BlockHariharpara
  • Biharia falls under Hariharpara Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 315478.
  • The record lists 12,282 people living in 2,977 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,725.81 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Berhampore.
  • 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 Density711.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.13 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.56%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Biharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 315478 and Hariharpara CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02242
Village Census Code
315478
CD Block Code
0089
CD Block Name
Hariharpara

Location and Distance

Berhampore is the nearest town listed for Biharia, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hariharpara
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Berhampore
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Berhampore
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
1,725.81 hectares
Area
17.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 12,282 people in 2,977 households, with 6,343 male residents and 5,939 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 3.86% and ST share is 0.56% for Biharia. Population density works out to about 711.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,977
Total Population
12,282
Male Population
6,343
Female Population
5,939
Sex Ratio
936.31
Average Household Size
4.13
SC Population
474
SC Male Population
241
SC Female Population
233
SC Population Share
3.86
ST Population
69
ST Male Population
35
ST Female Population
34
ST Population Share
0.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Biharia list 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
6
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Biharia. 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
Dispensary Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Biharia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.06 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
729.68 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Biharia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Biharia include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
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 Biharia is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Biharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 1,369.78 hectares and irrigated land is 729.68 hectares (53.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
331.77
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1369.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
640.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
729.68

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Biharia

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
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
Indian Overseas Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 742175 Murshidabad Hariharpara Bhandardaha Murshidabad Trimohini-, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742175
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 742175 Murshidabad Hariharpara Biharia Village - Gurudaspur Dag No.11669 Biharia, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742175

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 Biharia village located?

Biharia is in Hariharpara Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Biharia village in?

Biharia village is in Murshidabad district.

Which state is Biharia village in?

Biharia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Biharia under?

Biharia comes under Hariharpara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Biharia?

The Census village code of Biharia is 315478.

What is the population of Biharia village?

The village record lists 12,282 people and 2,977 households for Biharia.

How many households are in Biharia village?

The village record lists 2,977 households for Biharia.

What is the male and female population of Biharia?

The record lists 6,343 male residents and 5,939 female residents for Biharia.

What is the sex ratio of Biharia village?

The sex ratio of Biharia is 936.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Biharia village?

The reported geographical area of Biharia is 1,725.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Biharia village?

The approximate population density of Biharia is 711.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Biharia?

The nearest town listed for Biharia is Berhampore, about 40 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Biharia?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Biharia.

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

For Biharia, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 1,369.78 hectares and irrigated land is 729.68 hectares.

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

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

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Biharia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Biharia.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Biharia.

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.