Karai - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Karai is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Karaiparsurai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karai is 244152. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karai

According to the 2011 Census, Karai village had a total population of 4,982 people, including 2,551 males and 2,431 females, living in 828 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 43.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Karai

Karai 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 Karai

Karai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diyawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Karai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Karai is about 50 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 Karai

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

Health Facilities in Karai

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

FAQs about Karai