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

According to the 2011 Census, Karipahari village had a total population of 341 people, including 168 males and 173 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.80%, with male literacy at 34.43% and female literacy at 21.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

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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