Karuamani - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Karuamani is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Karuwamani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karuamani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuamani is 222340. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karuamani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thakurganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kishanganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karuamani

According to the 2011 Census, Karuamani village had a total population of 4,943 people, including 2,540 males and 2,403 females, living in 1,017 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.41%, with male literacy at 63.23% and female literacy at 43.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuamani

Karuamani 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 Karuamani

Public transport in the Karuamani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Karuamani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Karuamani is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuamani

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

Health Facilities in Karuamani

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

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