Karasghat - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Karasghat is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Karasghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karasghat is 231149. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karasghat

As per Census 2011, Karasghat village has a total population of 4,418 people, consisting of 2,219 males and 2,199 females. The village has 685 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 832 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,526 literate and 1,892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karasghat

Karasghat 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 Karasghat

Karasghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhwalia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Karasghat is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Karasghat is about 30 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 Karasghat

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

Health Facilities in Karasghat

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

FAQs about Karasghat