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

As per Census 2011, Karachin village has a total population of 5,115 people, consisting of 2,672 males and 2,443 females. The village has 964 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,045 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,172 literate and 2,943 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1152,6722,443
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,045570475
Scheduled Castes (SC)377208169
Literate Population2,1721,378794
Illiterate Population2,9431,2941,649

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhadasNorth-East0.99 km
ChandauliSouth-West1.06 km
SubhaulEast1.71 km
TelniSouth-East1.88 km
MalsarSouth-West1.89 km
ChhechhaniNorth-East1.92 km
BithanSouth1.99 km
BelsandiNorth2.12 km
BhikhnauliaNorth-West2.19 km
Lad KapasiaEast2.63 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karachin

Where is Karachin located?

Karachin village is located in Bithan Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karachin?

The Gram Panchayat of Karachin is Karanchi.

What is the pincode of Karachin?

The pincode of Karachin is 848207.

What is the population of Karachin?

Karachin has a total population of 5,115, including 2,672 males and 2,443 females.

How many households are there in Karachin?

There are 964 households in Karachin.

What is the literacy rate in Karachin?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karachin is 42.46%. Male literacy is 51.57% and female literacy is 32.50%.