Karman - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Karman is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karman is 253028. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Karman 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 Karman

According to the 2011 Census, Karman village had a total population of 1,690 people, including 866 males and 824 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.03%, with male literacy at 73.13% and female literacy at 48.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Karman

Karman 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 Karman

Public transport in the Karman is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Karman is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karman is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karman

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

Health Facilities in Karman

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

FAQs about Karman