Karanpur - Bochaha, Muzaffarpur

Karanpur is a village situated in the Bochaha subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bochaha and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Karanpur North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpur is 228892. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 843103 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpur village had a total population of 11,961 people, including 6,346 males and 5,615 females, living in 2,494 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.60%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 50.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,507, 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 Karanpur

Karanpur 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 Karanpur

Karanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jubbasahani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Karanpur is about 13 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 Karanpur

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

Health Facilities in Karanpur

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

FAQs about Karanpur