Karwa Village
Karwa is a revenue village in Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,841 in 482 households (Census 2011).
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2,841 souls. 482 homes.
Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar.
Karwa today
- Apple₹9,600Aarah APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Onion₹4,100Aarah APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,000Aarah APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Karwa (करवा), Arrah block, Bhojpur!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Karwa
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Karwa at a glance
Karwa is one of the larger villages of Arrah block — 22nd of 90 by population, with 2,841 people in 482 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 68.8%, level with Bhojpur district's 69.2% (Arrah block: 69.9%), while the sex ratio was 899 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 910. It falls under Gothahula gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 802312. The village covers 106 hectares — about 1.1 km², or roughly 2,680 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Arrah assembly constituency and the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Ara Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 37 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Karwa is in the Gothahula (गोतहाहुला) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gothahula
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karwa compares
By population, Karwa ranks #22 of 90 inhabited villages in Arrah block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Karwa ranks
| Ranked by | Karwa | In Bhojpur district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,841 | 254 of 997 (tied) | 9,784 of 39,073 (tied)above 75% | 1,592 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 482 | 217 of 997 | 10,463 of 39,073 (tied)above 73% | 243 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 68.8% | 575 of 997 | 11,304 of 39,071 (tied)above 71% | 70.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 899 per 1,000 males | 560 of 996 (tied) | 25,390 of 39,052 (tied)above 34% | 907 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.89 per household | 835 of 997 (tied) | 16,112 of 39,073 (tied)above 58% | 6.60 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,680.2 per km² | 61 of 974 | 3,178 of 38,451above 92% | 1,051.1 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 42.3% | 138 of 997 | 8,612 of 39,073 (tied)above 78% | 29.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Karwa
In Bhojpur district
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- AmehtaPiro, Bhojpur3,052 people · 69.3% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 6.10 per householdCompare →
- SonghattaKoilwar, Bhojpur2,849 people · 69.8% literate · 883 per 1,000 · 5.71 per householdCompare →
- AlipurArrah, Bhojpur2,888 people · 64.7% literate · 889 per 1,000 · 5.85 per householdCompare →
- MasurhiJagdishpur, Bhojpur3,426 people · 69.2% literate · 877 per 1,000 · 5.85 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- BerkapDehri, Rohtas2,893 people · 67.9% literate · 893 per 1,000 · 5.89 per householdCompare →
- Rasulpur Urf RasulnagarLalganj, Vaishali2,619 people · 69.3% literate · 901 per 1,000 · 5.91 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Karwa had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 802312
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,841Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,496 / 1,345
- Households
- 482
- People per home
- 5.9
- Literacy rate
- 68.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,201
- Work participation
- 42.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Karwa on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Karwa. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Karwa · 25.5770° N, 84.6323° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Karwa
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Bihar
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Essential services & places near Karwa
Karwa isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Arrah block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices402 in Bhojpur district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
LALITA COMPLEX, JAIL ROAD , ARRAH,DIST. BHOJPUR, BIHAR , PIN 802301
Bank · No map location — listed by district
FIRST FLR BISWANATH COMPLEX PAKARI KATIRA ROAD CIRCUIT HOUSE ROAD PO ARRAH
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UPPER GROUND FLR,SHREE HARI VISHNU PALACE,ARRAH ZERO MILE MAIN ROAD ,PO ANAITH,PS NAWADA ARRAH
Hospitals & clinics236 in Bhojpur district
Primary / community health centre
Alipur
Primary / community health centre
Jamira
Colleges & universities1 in Bhojpur district
Temples15 in Bhojpur district
Other places of worship5 in Bhojpur district
Jain temple
Transport19 in Bhojpur district
- Jamira Halt
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Bhojpur district
Community places5 in Bhojpur district
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People often ask about Karwa
Where is Karwa located?
Karwa is a village in Arrah block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Karwa in?
Karwa is in Bhojpur district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Karwa belong to?
Karwa comes under the Gothahula gram panchayat.
How is Karwa written in the local script?
Karwa is written करवा.
What is the pincode of Karwa?
The pincode of Karwa, Arrah, Bhojpur is 802312.
What is the population of Karwa?
As per the 2011 Census, Karwa had a population of 2,841 (1,496 males and 1,345 females).
How many households are there in Karwa?
Karwa had 482 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Karwa?
Karwa covers about 106 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Karwa?
The literacy rate of Karwa was 68.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karwa?
Karwa had 899 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karwa in?
Karwa is in the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karwa?
Sudama Prasad (CPI (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation) won the Arrah Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karwa, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Karwa in?
Karwa is in the Arrah assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Karwa?
Sanjay Singh (Tiger) (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Arrah assembly seat, which includes Karwa, in 2025.
Which development block is Karwa in?
Karwa is in the Ara development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Karwa?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karwa is 246741 and its Census 2011 village code is 246741.
Which villages are near Karwa?
Villages near Karwa include Khajuata (within ~8 km), Dewria (within ~8 km), Udwantnagar (within ~8 km), Bakri (within ~8 km), Jamira (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Karwa in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Karwa's Census 2011 population of 2,841 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,610 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Karwa?
The sarpanch of Karwa has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 8.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Bhojpur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Aarah APMC | 9,600 | 9,600 | 9,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Aarah APMC | 4,100 | 4,100 | 4,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Aarah APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Piro APMC | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Piro APMC | 800 | 800 | 800 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Piro APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Piro APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Piro APMC | 2,080 | 2,080 | 2,080 | 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Karwa's shops. Best mandi price near Karwa →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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