Chotka Karasan - Imamganj, Gaya

Chotka Karasan is a village situated in the Imamganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Imamganj and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dubahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chotka Karasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chotka Karasan is 256041. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 824206 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chotka Karasan

According to the 2011 Census, Chotka Karasan village had a total population of 3,117 people, including 1,602 males and 1,515 females, living in 539 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.43%, with male literacy at 58.01% and female literacy at 42.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,554.

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

Nearby Villages of Chotka Karasan

Chotka Karasan 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 Chotka Karasan

Chotka Karasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Chotka Karasan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Chotka Karasan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chotka Karasan

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

Health Facilities in Chotka Karasan

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

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