Karinga - Chapra, Saran

Karinga is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Karinga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karinga is 233604. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 841316 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karinga

According to the 2011 Census, Karinga village had a total population of 2,786 people, including 1,443 males and 1,343 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.69%, with male literacy at 77.96% and female literacy at 58.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Karinga

Karinga 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 Karinga

Karinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Karinga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Karinga is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karinga

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

Health Facilities in Karinga

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

FAQs about Karinga