Karhatia Buzurg - Chehra Kalan, Vaishali

Karhatia Buzurg is a village situated in the Chehra Kalan subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chehra Kalan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Karhatiya Buzurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhatia Buzurg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhatia Buzurg is 235037. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 844122 pincode. Hajipur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Karhatia Buzurg

According to the 2011 Census, Karhatia Buzurg village had a total population of 6,671 people, including 3,522 males and 3,149 females, living in 1,120 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.09%, with male literacy at 71.48% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,463.

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 Population6,6713,5223,149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,196636560
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,463777686
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,4542,0631,391
Illiterate Population3,2171,4591,758

Nearby Villages of Karhatia Buzurg

Karhatia Buzurg 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)
Jalalpur GangtiWest1.35 km
Rampur DumriNorth-East1.39 km
Salempur DumariaEast1.48 km
Kaila KalyanNorth-East1.87 km
Sarwanpatti Mohammad ChandSouth1.96 km
Hasanpur GangtiNorth-West2.02 km
Bhorha Urf Muzaffarpur MuradNorth2.12 km
Lachhimipur Urf DighaSouth-East2.20 km
HakimpurWest2.34 km
PhularWest2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karhatia Buzurg

Karhatia Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hajipur to Karhatia Buzurg is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhatia Buzurg

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

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

Health Facilities in Karhatia Buzurg

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

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

FAQs about Karhatia Buzurg

Where is Karhatia Buzurg located?

Karhatia Buzurg village is located in Chehra Kalan Subdivision, Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karhatia Buzurg?

The Gram Panchayat of Karhatia Buzurg is Karhatiya Buzurg.

What is the pincode of Karhatia Buzurg?

The pincode of Karhatia Buzurg is 844122.

What is the population of Karhatia Buzurg?

Karhatia Buzurg had a total population of 6,671, including 3,522 males and 3,149 females.

How many households are there in Karhatia Buzurg?

Karhatia Buzurg had 1,120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karhatia Buzurg?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karhatia Buzurg was 63.09%. Male literacy was 71.48% and female literacy was 53.73%.