Karhanni - Dumaria, Gaya

Karhanni is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kolhu Bar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhanni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhanni is 256224. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karhanni

As per Census 2011, Karhanni village has a total population of 1,359 people, consisting of 679 males and 680 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 668 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 866 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhanni

Karhanni 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 Karhanni

Karhanni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Karhanni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Karhanni is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhanni

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

Health Facilities in Karhanni

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

FAQs about Karhanni