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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Karma Masud village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 641 males and 605 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.62%, with male literacy at 67.69% and female literacy at 40.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334.

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

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