Indian Village Directory

Kariat Village

Kariat is an inhabited village in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 309338, the Census 2011 record lists 2,314 people in 443 households and the reported area is 295.42 hectares. The local references include Goalpokhar - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 16 km.

In short:

Kariat is a village in Goalpokhar - II Block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 309338 and 2,314 people in 443 households.

Village Code309338
Population2,314
Households443
Area295.42 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj

Detailed village profile

Kariat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,314 people, 295.42 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Kariat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Uttar Dinajpur
CD Block Goalpokhar - II
  • Kariat falls under Goalpokhar - II Block in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 309338.
  • The record lists 2,314 people living in 443 households.
  • The reported village area is 295.42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kishanganj.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kariat
Census Village Code
309338
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Uttar Dinajpur
District Census Code
330
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goalpokhar - II
Sub-district Census Code
02194
CD Block
Goalpokhar - II
Households
443
Population
2,314
Male Population
1,131
Female Population
1,183
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Area
295.42 hectares
Area
2.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733211
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 783.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.95% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.17% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kariat in the official administrative record. Census village code 309338 and Goalpokhar - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
330
Sub-district Census Code
02194
Village Census Code
309338
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Goalpokhar - II

Location and Distance

Kishanganj is the nearest town listed for Kariat, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goalpokhar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27.3 km
District Headquarter
Raiganj
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
295.42 hectares
Area
2.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,314 people in 443 households, with 1,131 male residents and 1,183 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 7.95% and ST share is 0.17% for Kariat. Population density works out to about 783.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
443
Total Population
2,314
Male Population
1,131
Female Population
1,183
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
184
SC Male Population
91
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
7.95
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
4
ST Population Share
0.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kariat list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kariat include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
35.27 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
141.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kariat include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kariat is reported as 14 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
14 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 Kariat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 260.15 hectares and irrigated land is 201.15 hectares (77.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Net Area Sown In Hectares
260.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
59 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
201.15
Canals Area In Hectares
11.8 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
47.75 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
2
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 Kariat

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 40%
Punjab National Bank 2 40%
Central Bank of India 1 20%

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 733208 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - II Chakalia Dinajpur Wb 733208 Axis Bank ATM VILL + Po Chakulia Ps Chakulia Goal Pokhar II Opp Vodafone Store Near Chakulia Bus Sta…
Central Bank of India ATM 732211 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - II Kahata Kahata P. S. Chakalia, Kahata, Teh.goalpokhar, 732211, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 732211
Punjab National Bank ATM 733209 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - II Chakalia Po: Chakulia: Ps Chakulia Chakulia Main Market, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733209
Axis Bank Limited ATM 733209 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - II Chakalia West Bengal Axis Bank ATM Near Amelectronics Nh 31 Ps Chakulia Dist Uttar Dinajpur Wb 733209 Kanki, Uttar Dinajpur, Wes…
Punjab National Bank ATM 733209 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - II Kanki Jain Mandir Main Road New Market New Market, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733209

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 Kariat village located?

Kariat is in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kariat village in?

Kariat village is in Uttar Dinajpur district.

Which state is Kariat village in?

Kariat village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kariat under?

Kariat comes under Goalpokhar - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kariat?

The Census village code of Kariat is 309338.

What is the population of Kariat village?

The village record lists 2,314 people and 443 households for Kariat.

How many households are in Kariat village?

The village record lists 443 households for Kariat.

What is the male and female population of Kariat?

The record lists 1,131 male residents and 1,183 female residents for Kariat.

What is the sex ratio of Kariat village?

The sex ratio of Kariat is 1,045.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kariat village?

The reported geographical area of Kariat is 295.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Kariat village?

The approximate population density of Kariat is 783.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kariat?

The nearest town listed for Kariat is Kishanganj, about 16 km away.

How far is Kariat from the sub-district headquarters?

Kariat is about 27.3 km from Goalpokhar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kariat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kariat.

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

For Kariat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 260.15 hectares and irrigated land is 201.15 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kariat. These records include 3 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 Kariat.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.