Karma Masud - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Karma Masud is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karma Masud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma Masud is 253042. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Karma Masud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karma Masud

As per Census 2011, Karma Masud village has a total population of 1,246 people, consisting of 641 males and 605 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karma Masud are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karma Masud

Karma Masud 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 Karma Masud

Karma Masud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Karma Masud is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karma Masud is about 40 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 Karma Masud

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

Health Facilities in Karma Masud

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

FAQs about Karma Masud