Karasghat Village Overview
Karasghat is a village in Sidhwalia tehsil of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It lies about 6 km from Sidhwalia tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Gopalganj district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karas Ghat is the Gram Panchayat for Karasghat village.
The sections below provide essential information about Karasghat village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karasghat is 231149. The village covers a geographical area of 401 hectares and has a pincode of 841423. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Karasghat
Population & Demographics of Karasghat
This section provides population and demographic details of Karasghat village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,418 | 2,219 | 2,199 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 832 | 446 | 386 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 459 | 219 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,526 | 1,453 | 1,073 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,892 | 766 | 1,126 |
Key population details of Karasghat village are given below:
- Karasghat village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,418, including approximately 2,219 males and 2,199 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 459 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Karasghat village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.18%.
- There are around 685 households in Karasghat village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karasghat
Transport facilities help residents of Karasghat village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karasghat
The following villages are located close to Karasghat and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karasghat
- Where is Karasghat located?
- Karasghat village is located in Sidhwalia Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karasghat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Karasghat is Karas Ghat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karasghat?
- The pincode of Karasghat is 841423.
- What is the population of Karasghat?
- Karasghat has a total population of 4,418, including 2,219 males and 2,199 females.
- How many households are there in Karasghat?
- There are 685 households in Karasghat.
- What is the literacy rate in Karasghat?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karasghat is 57.18%. Male literacy is 65.48% and female literacy is 48.79%.