Karhara - Madhepur, Madhubani

Karhara is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Karhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhara is 220883. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Karhara

As per Census 2011, Karhara village has a total population of 5,275 people, consisting of 2,706 males and 2,569 females. The village has 1,263 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 875 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,773 literate and 2,502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,028 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhara

Karhara 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 Karhara

Karhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Karhara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Karhara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhara

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

Health Facilities in Karhara

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

FAQs about Karhara