Karpi

Karpi is a village located in Karpi subdivision of Arwal district in Bihar, India. It is situated 16km away from district headquarter Karpi. Karpi is the sub-district headquarter of Karpi village. As per 2009 stats, Karpi village is also a gram panchayat.

Karpi has its own place in the vibrant Arwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karpi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karpi is 260779. The village spans a total geographical area of 1051 hectares. Arwal is nearest town to Karpi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Karpi

Below is a concise population overview of Karpi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 12,592 6,519 6,073
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2,326 1,190 1,136
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,536 801 735
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 2 5
Literate Population 7,022 4,176 2,846
Illiterate Population 5,570 2,343 3,227

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karpi village:

  • The total population of Karpi village is around 12,592, including approximately 6,519 males and 6,073 females, with a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 2,326 children aged 0–6 years in Karpi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karpi village has 1,536 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karpi village is about 55.77%, with male literacy at 64.06% and female literacy at 46.86%.
  • There are around 1,975 households in Karpi village.

Connectivity of Karpi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karpi. As per the 2011 stats, Karpi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karpi

Knowing the nearby villages of Karpi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karpi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karpi

Where is Karpi located?
Karpi village is situated in Karpi Subdivision, within the Arwal district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karpi?
Karpi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karpi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karpi is 12,592, with 6,519 males and 6,073 females.
How many households are there in Karpi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karpi village has a total of 1,975 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karpi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karpi is 55.77%. The male literacy rate is 64.06%, while the female literacy rate is 46.86%.