Karanpur - Bakhri, Begusarai

Karanpur is a village situated in the Bakhri subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhri and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Bagban serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpur is 238220. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 848201 pincode. Bakhri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Karanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Karanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpur village had a total population of 771 people, including 398 males and 373 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.22%, with male literacy at 40.13% and female literacy at 38.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 766.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanpur

Karanpur 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 Karanpur

Karanpur 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 Salauna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhri to Karanpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Karanpur is about 37 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 Karanpur

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

Health Facilities in Karanpur

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

FAQs about Karanpur