Karanpur - Barsoi, Katihar

Karanpur is a village situated in the Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barsoi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Karnpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpur is 225086. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Raiganj (wb) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpur village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 1,018 males and 954 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.80%, with male literacy at 61.72% and female literacy at 39.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanpur

Karanpur 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 Karanpur

Karanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj (wb) to Karanpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Karanpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanpur

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

Health Facilities in Karanpur

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

FAQs about Karanpur