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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NEYAZ AHMAD

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LGD code: 223748
Pincode: 854315
Population: 1,593
Households: 385
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 640

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How Karia compares

Literacy rate

31.7%

−3.6% vs mandal average

Karia: 31.7%
Amour mandal: 35.3%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

+33 vs mandal average

Karia: 950
Amour mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.8 vs mandal average

Karia: 4.1
Amour mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Karia

LGD code: 223748
Pincode: 854315
Population (Census 2011): 1,593
Population (projected 2026): 6,109
Households: 385
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NEYAZ AHMAD
Block / Mandal: Amour

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purnia district level

Then & Now

Karia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,593

Census 2011 baseline

+283.5%

Population · 2026

6,109

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

385

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,593Census 2011
Households: 385Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,1092026 proj. · +283.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Karia?

The pincode of Karia, Amour mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315.

In which district is Karia located?

Karia is a village in Amour mandal of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Karia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karia village has a population of 1,593 across 385 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karia?

The current sarpanch of Karia gram panchayat is NEYAZ AHMAD.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karia in?

Karia falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karia in?

Karia falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Karia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karia village is 31.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Karia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karia village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karia, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karia village is 223748.

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Key facts — Karia

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Karia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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In which district is Karia located?

What is the population of Karia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karia in?

What is the literacy rate in Karia?

What is the sex ratio in Karia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karia?

What is the LGD code of Karia?

Karia on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Karia

What is the pincode of Karia?

In which district is Karia located?

What is the population of Karia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karia in?

What is the literacy rate in Karia?

What is the sex ratio in Karia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karia?

What is the LGD code of Karia?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Karia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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