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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karanpur

As per Census 2011, Karanpur village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 398 males and 373 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 240 literate and 531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 766 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population771398373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1598475
Scheduled Castes (SC)766394372
Literate Population240126114
Illiterate Population531272259

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AbhuarNorth-West0.93 km
SinduariEast0.96 km
SisauniNorth-East1.52 km
BagbanNorth1.68 km
Baghras Than SinghSouth-East1.95 km
RazakpurSouth-West2.02 km
AkahaNorth-West2.03 km
SamsaSouth-East2.21 km
Dhean ChakkiEast2.34 km
HemanpurNorth-West2.55 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karanpur

Where is Karanpur located?

Karanpur village is located in Bakhri Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Karanpur is Bagban.

What is the pincode of Karanpur?

The pincode of Karanpur is 848201.

What is the population of Karanpur?

Karanpur has a total population of 771, including 398 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Karanpur?

There are 157 households in Karanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Karanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanpur is 31.13%. Male literacy is 31.66% and female literacy is 30.56%.