Kaurna - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Kaurna is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Karuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaurna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaurna is 219852. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.9 hectares and falls under the 847240 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kaurna

As per Census 2011, Kaurna village has a total population of 4,006 people, consisting of 2,062 males and 1,944 females. The village has 885 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 840 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,684 literate and 2,322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0062,0621,944
Child Population (0–6 yrs)840419421
Scheduled Castes (SC)292158134
Literate Population1,6841,055629
Illiterate Population2,3221,0071,315

Nearby Villages of Kaurna

Kaurna 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)
KamlapatpattiNorth1.38 km
KhaunaNorth-East2.41 km
RampurSouth2.82 km
SuhpurSouth2.92 km
LauthwaNorth-East3.04 km
MothaurSouth-East3.23 km
BirtaWest3.57 km
PotgahSouth-West3.60 km
MajhauraEast3.68 km
KundalmariaSouth3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaurna

Public transport in the Kaurna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Kaurna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kaurna is about 40 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 Kaurna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kaurna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kaurna

Where is Kaurna located?

Kaurna village is located in Harlakhi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaurna?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaurna is Karuna.

What is the pincode of Kaurna?

The pincode of Kaurna is 847240.

What is the population of Kaurna?

Kaurna has a total population of 4,006, including 2,062 males and 1,944 females.

How many households are there in Kaurna?

There are 885 households in Kaurna.

What is the literacy rate in Kaurna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaurna is 42.04%. Male literacy is 51.16% and female literacy is 32.36%.