Karpi - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Karpi is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Jamuawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karpi is 254978. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karpi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karpi

According to the 2011 Census, Karpi village had a total population of 1,720 people, including 879 males and 841 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.75%, with male literacy at 68.55% and female literacy at 46.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 647.

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

Nearby Villages of Karpi

Karpi 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 Karpi

Karpi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Karpi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karpi

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

Health Facilities in Karpi

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

FAQs about Karpi