Karuna Baruna - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Karuna Baruna is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sihuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karuna Baruna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuna Baruna is 253051. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karuna Baruna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karuna Baruna

According to the 2011 Census, Karuna Baruna village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 758 males and 718 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.04%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 64.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuna Baruna

Karuna Baruna 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 Karuna Baruna

Karuna Baruna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Karuna Baruna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karuna Baruna is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuna Baruna

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

Health Facilities in Karuna Baruna

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

FAQs about Karuna Baruna