Karitanr - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Karitanr is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Nagar Kiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karitanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karitanr is 361715. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.53 hectares and falls under the 828109 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 Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karitanr

As per Census 2011, Karitanr village has a total population of 24 people, consisting of 8 males and 16 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 2,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13 literate and 11 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population24816
Child Population (0–6 yrs)615
Literate Population1376
Illiterate Population11110

Nearby Villages of Karitanr

Karitanr 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)
NagarkiariNorth-East0.54 km
JitpurSouth-West1.11 km
NatwariNorth-West1.44 km
Parasbani Alias GopinathdihSouth1.67 km
NawadihSouth1.78 km
BarjoraNorth1.86 km
MurchatanrEast1.90 km
Kendua TanrNorth-East1.94 km
SangramdihEast2.24 km
Budhawa SayarSouth2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karitanr

Karitanr 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 Dhanbad Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 18 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karitanr

Where is Karitanr located?

Karitanr village is located in Gobindpur Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karitanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Karitanr is Nagar Kiyari.

What is the pincode of Karitanr?

The pincode of Karitanr is 828109.

What is the population of Karitanr?

Karitanr has a total population of 24, including 8 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Karitanr?

There are 5 households in Karitanr.

What is the literacy rate in Karitanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karitanr is 54.17%. Male literacy is 87.50% and female literacy is 37.50%.