Karai - Masaurhi, Patna

Karai is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Karay serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karai is 245842. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Karai

As per Census 2011, Karai village has a total population of 4,175 people, consisting of 2,152 males and 2,023 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 772 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 2,695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,936 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Nadwan, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Karai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Karai is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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