Karauja - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Karauja is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Karauja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karauja is 194803. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.06 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Karauja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karauja

According to the 2011 Census, Karauja village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 702 males and 785 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 64.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Karauja

Karauja 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 Karauja

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karauja. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Karauja is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Karauja is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karauja

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

Health Facilities in Karauja

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

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