Karjan - Athmalgola, Patna

Karjan is a village situated in the Athmalgola subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athmalgola and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Karjan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karjan is 246351. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 803211 pincode. Barh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karjan

As per Census 2011, Karjan village has a total population of 4,036 people, consisting of 2,165 males and 1,871 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 659 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,583 literate and 1,453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 583 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karjan

Karjan 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 Karjan

Karjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jai Prakash Mahuli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barh to Karjan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Karjan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karjan

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

Health Facilities in Karjan

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

FAQs about Karjan