Korea - Amnour, Saran

Korea is a village situated in the Amnour subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amnour and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Dharhara Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korea is 233893. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 841218 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Korea

According to the 2011 Census, Korea village had a total population of 7,316 people, including 3,798 males and 3,518 females, living in 1,195 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.22%, with male literacy at 57.19% and female literacy at 30.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,3163,7983,518
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,481766715
Scheduled Castes (SC)562288274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,5801,734846
Illiterate Population4,7362,0642,672

Nearby Villages of Korea

Korea 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)
MaksudpurNorth-East1.27 km
HakmaSouth-West1.40 km
ManpurSouth-East1.48 km
Gochhi ChhapraSouth1.63 km
TarwarNorth-West1.75 km
SandalpurSouth-East1.90 km
MuraNorth2.03 km
Kewari KalanNorth2.07 km
BasautaEast2.12 km
Paiga MitarsenEast2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korea

Korea is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shilhauri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Korea is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Korea is about 35 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 Korea

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Korea

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

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

FAQs about Korea

Where is Korea located?

Korea village is located in Amnour Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Korea?

The Gram Panchayat of Korea is Dharhara Khurd.

What is the pincode of Korea?

The pincode of Korea is 841218.

What is the population of Korea?

Korea had a total population of 7,316, including 3,798 males and 3,518 females.

How many households are there in Korea?

Korea had 1,195 households.

What is the literacy rate in Korea?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korea was 44.22%. Male literacy was 57.19% and female literacy was 30.18%.