Kulhariya - Karakat, Rohtas

Kulhariya is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Amartha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulhariya is 251287. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kulhariya

As per Census 2011, Kulhariya village has a total population of 666 people, consisting of 332 males and 334 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 407 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population666332334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914843
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477473
Literate Population407244163
Illiterate Population25988171

Nearby Villages of Kulhariya

Kulhariya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaughariEast0.70 km
ChauriNorth-West0.71 km
GachhaiSouth1.18 km
MajhariyaNorth1.28 km
Tirma ChaughadiEast1.35 km
IthariaWest1.45 km
NawadaNorth-East1.71 km
BeiwaiEast1.91 km
AhanSouth-East2.06 km
NigaNorth2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulhariya

Kulhariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mani Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Kulhariya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kulhariya is about 40 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 Kulhariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kulhariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kulhariya

Where is Kulhariya located?

Kulhariya village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulhariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kulhariya is Amartha.

What is the pincode of Kulhariya?

The pincode of Kulhariya is 821112.

What is the population of Kulhariya?

Kulhariya has a total population of 666, including 332 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Kulhariya?

There are 115 households in Kulhariya.

What is the literacy rate in Kulhariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulhariya is 61.11%. Male literacy is 73.49% and female literacy is 48.80%.