Karimganj Village
Karimganj is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 619 in 151 households (Census 2011).
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619 souls. 151 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
Karimganj today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Karimganj (करीमगंज), Barsoi block, Katihar!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Karimganj
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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Karimganj at a glance
A small village by the standards of Barsoi block, Karimganj ranked 162nd of 218 by population, with 619 people in 151 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 27.2%, below Katihar district's 49.6% (Barsoi block: 43.7%), while the sex ratio was 876 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 921. It falls under Baltar gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 855102. The village covers 51 hectares — about 0.51 km², or roughly 1,219 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Banbhui, about 0.9 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Barsoi (बारसोई) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 47 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 34 m above sea level At Karimganj's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Karimganj is in the Baltar (बलतर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Baltar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karimganj compares
By population, Karimganj ranks #162 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Karimganj 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 more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 855102
Other villages in Barsoi block
View all 251 →Karimganj — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
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
- 619Census 2011
- Male / female
- 330 / 289
- Households
- 151
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 27.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 168
- Work participation
- 27.1%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 →
Karimganj on the map
Karimganj · 25.6453° N, 87.9560° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Karimganj's map location inside the constituency boundary. 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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The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Karimganj's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeBarsoi Post Office · 4.2 km (straight line) · PIN 855102 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Jamra · 1.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Karimganj
- 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
- SubCentre, Jamra · Primary health centre1.7 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Land records · official portal for Bihar
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Essential services & places near Karimganj
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Karimganj's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office · 4.2 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Jamra
Hospital · 3.4 km away (straight line)
Supaul, Bihar
- SubCentre, Baltar
Primary / community health centre · 3.4 km away (straight line)
Baltar
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
- Tarangapur Teachers Training College(D.EL.ED)
University · 35 km away (straight line)
- Tarangapur Nanda Kumar High School
University · 35 km away (straight line)
- Kaliyaganj Sarala Sundari School
University · 36 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
- Kaliyaganj Fire Station
Fire station · 37 km away (straight line)
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Government office · 18 km away (straight line)
- Office Of The Additional Regional Transport Officer (ARTO)
RTO / transport office · 71 km away (straight line)
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Dhachna
Railway station · 1.5 km away (straight line)
- Barsoi Junction
Railway station · 3.3 km away (straight line)
- Kachna
Railway station · 7 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
- Lahujgram Cricket Ground
Sports ground / stadium · 13 km away (straight line)
- Government District Library Uttar Dinajpur
Library · 20 km away (straight line)
Government District Library Uttar Dinajpur, Beside Museum, Raiganj, West Bengal
All places in Barsoi block (15) →Places of worship in Karimganj →Suggest a missing place
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
People often ask about Karimganj
Where is Karimganj located?
Karimganj is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Karimganj in?
Karimganj is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Karimganj belong to?
Karimganj comes under the Baltar gram panchayat.
How is Karimganj written in the local script?
Karimganj is written करीमगंज.
What is the pincode of Karimganj?
The pincode of Karimganj, Barsoi, Katihar is 855102.
What is the population of Karimganj?
As per the 2011 Census, Karimganj had a population of 619 (330 males and 289 females).
How many households are there in Karimganj?
Karimganj had 151 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Karimganj?
Karimganj covers about 51 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Karimganj?
The literacy rate of Karimganj was 27.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karimganj?
Karimganj had 876 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karimganj in?
Karimganj is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karimganj?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karimganj, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Karimganj in?
Karimganj is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Karimganj?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Karimganj, in 2025.
Which development block is Karimganj in?
Karimganj is in the Barsoi (बारसोई) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Karimganj?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karimganj is 224889 and its Census 2011 village code is 224889.
Which villages are near Karimganj?
Villages near Karimganj include Banbhui (0.9 km), Kharua (1.0 km), Dhachna (1.3 km), Nauranga (4.8 km), Alipur (6.8 km).
What is the population of Karimganj in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Karimganj's Census 2011 population of 619 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 790 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Karimganj?
The sarpanch of Karimganj 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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What do you need to find near Karimganj?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
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: 5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Katihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 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 Karimganj's shops. Best mandi price near Karimganj →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026