Karianna - Silao, Nalanda

Karianna is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kariyanna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karianna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karianna is 245094. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karianna

According to the 2011 Census, Karianna village had a total population of 6,704 people, including 3,478 males and 3,226 females, living in 1,084 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.17%, with male literacy at 65.56% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Karianna

Karianna 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 Karianna

Karianna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Karianna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Karianna is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karianna

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

Health Facilities in Karianna

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

FAQs about Karianna