Karanpura - Bengabad, Giridih

Karanpura is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengapura and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Karnpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpura is 351709. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

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

Population of Karanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpura village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 636 males and 597 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.25%, with male literacy at 69.07% and female literacy at 40.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanpura

Karanpura 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 Karanpura

Karanpura 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 Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Karanpura is about 9 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 Karanpura

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

Health Facilities in Karanpura

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

FAQs about Karanpura