Karmaha - Darauli, Siwan

Karmaha is a village situated in the Darauli subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darauli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Amarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmaha is 232314. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 841234 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karmaha

According to the 2011 Census, Karmaha village had a total population of 369 people, including 190 males and 179 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.92%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 66.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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 Population369190179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)664026
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165858
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251015
Literate Population227126101
Illiterate Population1426478

Nearby Villages of Karmaha

Karmaha 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)
BilakSouth0.40 km
DubaSouth-East0.52 km
BandhaiNorth-East0.88 km
NarauliNorth0.89 km
Diyara KarmahaSouth-West1.46 km
AgsaraNorth1.65 km
Diyara Mauza AmarpurNorth-West1.69 km
MunraEast1.79 km
Diara NauabadSouth-East1.88 km
DarauliSouth-East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karmaha

Karmaha 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 Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Karmaha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Karmaha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karmaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Karmaha

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

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

FAQs about Karmaha

Where is Karmaha located?

Karmaha village is located in Darauli Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karmaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Karmaha is Amarpur.

What is the pincode of Karmaha?

The pincode of Karmaha is 841234.

What is the population of Karmaha?

Karmaha had a total population of 369, including 190 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Karmaha?

Karmaha had 50 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karmaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karmaha was 74.92%. Male literacy was 84.00% and female literacy was 66.01%.