Karipahari - Gawan, Giridih

Karipahari is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karipahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karipahari is 350238. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.72 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karipahari

As per Census 2011, Karipahari village has a total population of 341 people, consisting of 168 males and 173 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karipahari

Karipahari 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 Karipahari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karipahari. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Karipahari is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karipahari

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

Health Facilities in Karipahari

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

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