Karsara - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Karsara is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kotbara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karsara is 253072. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Karsara 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 Karsara

According to the 2011 Census, Karsara village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 719 males and 640 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.11%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Karsara

Karsara 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 Karsara

Karsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Karsara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karsara is about 32 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 Karsara

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

Health Facilities in Karsara

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

FAQs about Karsara