Karkauli - Bakhri, Begusarai

Karkauli is a village situated in the Bakhri subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Ghaghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkauli is 238212. The village covers a total geographical area of 19 hectares and falls under the 848201 pincode. Bakhri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Karkauli

As per Census 2011, Karkauli village has a total population of 487 people, consisting of 256 males and 231 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 201 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkauli

Karkauli 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 Karkauli

Karkauli 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 Sonma Pranpur(h, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhri to Karkauli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Karkauli is about 35 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 Karkauli

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

Health Facilities in Karkauli

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

FAQs about Karkauli