Karhi - Benipatti, Madhubani

Karhi is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Nagbas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 220324. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.04 hectares and falls under the 847222 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Karhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 9,311 people, including 4,961 males and 4,350 females, living in 1,980 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 66.24% and female literacy at 47.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,749, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhi

Karhi 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 Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madhubani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Karhi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhi

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

Health Facilities in Karhi

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

FAQs about Karhi