Karakat - Karakat, Rohtas

Karakat is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Karakat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakat is 251267. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karakat

As per Census 2011, Karakat village has a total population of 2,563 people, consisting of 1,324 males and 1,239 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 512 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,526 literate and 1,037 illiterate residents. Additionally, 554 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karakat

Karakat 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 Karakat

Karakat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Karakat

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

FAQs about Karakat