Karea - Barun, Aurangabad

Karea is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karea is 253733. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Karea village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karea

According to the 2011 Census, Karea village had a total population of 517 people, including 268 males and 249 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karea

Karea is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karea

Karea is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Karea is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karea

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karea village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karea

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karea village are given below:

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