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 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 Karsara

As per Census 2011, Karsara village has a total population of 1,359 people, consisting of 719 males and 640 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karsara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,359719640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)226124102
Scheduled Castes (SC)354181173
Literate Population919537382
Illiterate Population440182258

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Singhi KhurdNorth-West1.32 km
Bhalu KhairaSouth1.42 km
Maluk BighaWest1.61 km
KotwaraNorth-West2.14 km
GarwaSouth-West2.15 km
Singhi BuzurgNorth2.51 km
KerapEast2.65 km
KharokharSouth2.73 km
TakraSouth2.89 km
ChatarSouth-East2.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karsara

Where is Karsara located?

Karsara village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Karsara is Kotbara.

What is the pincode of Karsara?

The pincode of Karsara is 824122.

What is the population of Karsara?

Karsara has a total population of 1,359, including 719 males and 640 females.

How many households are there in Karsara?

There are 252 households in Karsara.

What is the literacy rate in Karsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karsara is 67.62%. Male literacy is 74.69% and female literacy is 59.69%.