Kariaut - Laukahi, Madhubani

Kariaut is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kariot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariaut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariaut is 220044. The village covers a total geographical area of 698 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kariaut

According to the 2011 Census, Kariaut village had a total population of 5,259 people, including 2,675 males and 2,584 females, living in 1,131 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.33%, with male literacy at 73.05% and female literacy at 39.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariaut

Kariaut 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 Kariaut

Kariaut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laukaha Bazar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nirmali to Kariaut is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kariaut is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariaut

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

Health Facilities in Kariaut

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

FAQs about Kariaut