Karnpur - Andhratharhi, Madhubani

Karnpur is a village situated in the Andhratharhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andhratharhi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Karn Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnpur is 220657. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Karnpur

As per Census 2011, Karnpur village has a total population of 3,776 people, consisting of 1,998 males and 1,778 females. The village has 735 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 592 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,177 literate and 1,599 illiterate residents. Additionally, 488 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7761,9981,778
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592322270
Scheduled Castes (SC)488265223
Literate Population2,1771,330847
Illiterate Population1,599668931

Nearby Villages of Karnpur

Karnpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SisauniSouth1.37 km
HarnaNorth-West1.70 km
MajhauraSouth-East2.03 km
MahrailWest2.17 km
BhaduarNorth2.53 km
ChanauraganjSouth-East2.54 km
HarriNorth-East2.65 km
RawarhiEast3.02 km
SimraSouth3.03 km
BanaurNorth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karnpur

Karnpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Karnpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Karnpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karnpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karnpur

Where is Karnpur located?

Karnpur village is located in Andhratharhi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karnpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Karnpur is Karn Pur.

What is the pincode of Karnpur?

The pincode of Karnpur is 847404.

What is the population of Karnpur?

Karnpur has a total population of 3,776, including 1,998 males and 1,778 females.

How many households are there in Karnpur?

There are 735 households in Karnpur.

What is the literacy rate in Karnpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karnpur is 57.65%. Male literacy is 66.57% and female literacy is 47.64%.