Karwa - Masaurhi, Patna

Karwa is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Deoria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwa is 245886. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karwa

According to the 2011 Census, Karwa village had a total population of 3,316 people, including 1,738 males and 1,578 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.54%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 864, 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 Karwa

Karwa 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 Karwa

Karwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Teneri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Karwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Karwa is about 34 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 Karwa

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

Health Facilities in Karwa

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

FAQs about Karwa