Karwa village, Arrah block | Pincode 802312

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Karwa is a village in Arrah mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar, with a population of 2,841 across 482 households and a literacy rate of 56.9%. Located at 25.973°N, 85.929°E, its PIN code is 802312.

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RANJU DEVI

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LGD code: 246741
Pincode: 802312
Post office: Chandawa
Population: 2,841
Households: 482
Literacy rate: 56.9%
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,201
Distance to district centre: 53 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Patna: 90 km
Distance to Kolkata: 451 km
Nearest railway station: Rambhaddarpur · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr.Durgesh Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karwa compares

By population, Karwa ranks #22 of 115 villages in Arrah mandal.

Literacy rate

56.9%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Karwa: 56.9%
Arrah mandal: 57.6%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

899

+9 vs mandal average

Karwa: 899
Arrah mandal: 890

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.9 vs mandal average

Karwa: 5.9
Arrah mandal: 6.8

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

Karwa at a glance

Karwa is a village of 2,841 people in 482 households (Census 2011) in Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, the 22nd-largest of 115 villages in Arrah block. Literacy is 57%, about the same as the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. It lies 53 km from the Bhojpur district centre, 0 km from Chakwa, the nearest town, 6 km from Rambhaddarpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 802312, served by Chandawa post office; the LGD village code is 246741. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr.Durgesh Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is RANJU DEVI, and the village votes in Warisnagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manjarik Mrinal. The population is estimated at 3,350 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karwa · this village	2,841	57%	—
Chakpur · Sampatchak	—	—	0 km N
Chipra · Sampatchak	2,725	39%	0 km N
Karwa · Jale	3,059	37%	0 km N
Chakwa · Jagdishpur	12,814	57%	0 km N
Chakwa · Sarairanjan	593	47%	0 km N
Chakpul · Sampatchak	717	48%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karwa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 2
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ARRAH
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 6
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GOTHAHULA
Total area (ha): 106
Irrigated area (ha): 75.2
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karwa

LGD code: 246741
Pincode: 802312
Post office: Chandawa
Population (Census 2011): 2,841
Population (projected 2026): 3,350
Households: 482
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 899
Literacy rate: 56.9%
Coordinates: 25.97289°N, 85.92910°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Arrah

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Karwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,841

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,350

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

482

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

568

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: 2,841Census 2011
Households: 482Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5682026 projection
Active job cards: 1,81,009MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 86,786MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 872NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 45.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.6%NFHS-5 district

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 · Bhojpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhojpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhojpur 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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Getting there

How to reach Karwa

Mandal centre

Arrah · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

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District centre

Bhojpur · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 9 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,814 people

Chakwa · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna90 kmcapital
Kolkata451 km
Delhi910 km
Hyderabad1225 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRambhaddarpur6 km
Bus stopSamastipur Bus Stand19 km
Hospital / PHCDr.Durgesh Clinic7 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India KASHIPUR SAMASTIPUR19 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol Pump27 km
CollegeDr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University25 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station30 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Karwa

What is the pincode of Karwa?

The pincode of Karwa, Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802312. The post office is Chandawa.

Which post office delivers to Karwa?

Mail for Karwa is delivered through Chandawa post office, pincode 802312, in Arrah block, Bhojpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karwa located?

Karwa is a village in Arrah block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Karwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karwa village has a population of 2,841 across 482 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karwa?

The current sarpanch of Karwa gram panchayat is RANJU DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karwa in?

Karwa falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karwa in?

Karwa falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Karwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karwa village is 56.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Karwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karwa village is 899 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karwa, 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.

How far is Karwa from Bhojpur district centre?

Karwa is approximately 53 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhojpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karwa village is 246741.

Which is the nearest town to Karwa?

Chakwa (population 12,814, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Karwa in a straight line.

How big is Karwa compared to other villages in Arrah block?

Karwa ranks 22 of 115 villages in Arrah block by Census 2011 population (2,841 residents).

How far is Karwa from Patna?

Karwa is about 90 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 117 km.

How far is Karwa from Kolkata?

Karwa is about 451 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 587 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karwa?

Rambhaddarpur is the nearest railway station to Karwa, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karwa?

Samastipur Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Karwa, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karwa?

Dr.Durgesh Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karwa, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karwa?

State Bank of India KASHIPUR SAMASTIPUR is the nearest ATM or bank to Karwa, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karwa?

Indian Oil Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Karwa, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Karwa?

Karwa falls under Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC 132). The sitting MLA is Manjarik Mrinal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Karwa?

Karwa is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Karwa in 2026?

Karwa is estimated at 3,350 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,841 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karwa in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Karwa in Bhojpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karwa?

RANJU DEVI is the sarpanch of Karwa gram panchayat, Arrah block. See the sarpanch list of Arrah block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)