Karachin - Bithan, Samastipur

Karachin is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Karanchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karachin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karachin is 237380. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.1 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Karachin

According to the 2011 Census, Karachin village had a total population of 5,115 people, including 2,672 males and 2,443 females, living in 964 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.37%, with male literacy at 65.56% and female literacy at 40.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karachin

Karachin 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 Karachin

Karachin is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shasan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Karachin is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Karachin is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karachin

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

Health Facilities in Karachin

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

FAQs about Karachin