Karahi - Singhia, Samastipur

Karahi is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Bishunpur Diha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahi is 237234. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Karahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hasanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karahi

According to the 2011 Census, Karahi village had a total population of 5,861 people, including 3,076 males and 2,785 females, living in 1,088 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.13%, with male literacy at 58.77% and female literacy at 31.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Karahi

Karahi 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 Karahi

Karahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Karahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Karahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karahi

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

Health Facilities in Karahi

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

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