Karahra - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Karahra is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahra is 254054. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Karahra 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 Karahra

According to the 2011 Census, Karahra village had a total population of 986 people, including 535 males and 451 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.70%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Karahra

Karahra 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 Karahra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karahra. The nearest railway station is Barkisalalya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Karahra is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karahra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karahra

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

Health Facilities in Karahra

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

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