Karitanr - Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum-Jagata, Dhanbad

Karitanr is a village situated in the Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum-Jagata subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from Dhanbad, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dubrajdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karitanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karitanr is 361850. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.9 hectares and falls under the 828129 pincode.

Karitanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanbad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karitanr

As per Census 2011, Karitanr village has a total population of 393 people, consisting of 195 males and 198 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karitanr are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population393195198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653530
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population245138107
Illiterate Population1485791

Nearby Villages of Karitanr

Karitanr is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Karitanr

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karitanr. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Karitanr.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Karitanr is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karitanr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karitanr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karitanr 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 Karitanr

Where is Karitanr located?

Karitanr village is located in Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum-Jagata Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karitanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Karitanr is Dubrajdih.

What is the pincode of Karitanr?

The pincode of Karitanr is 828129.

What is the population of Karitanr?

Karitanr has a total population of 393, including 195 males and 198 females.

How many households are there in Karitanr?

There are 59 households in Karitanr.

What is the literacy rate in Karitanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karitanr is 62.34%. Male literacy is 70.77% and female literacy is 54.04%.