Karni - Belthara Road, Ballia

Karni is a village situated in the Belthara Road tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belthara Road and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Karni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karni is 197946. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.03 hectares and falls under the 221718 pincode. Belthra Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karni 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 Belthara Road Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karni

According to the 2011 Census, Karni village had a total population of 2,601 people, including 1,363 males and 1,238 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.65%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 870, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Karni

Karni 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 Karni

Karni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belthara Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belthra Road to Karni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Karni is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karni

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

Health Facilities in Karni

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

FAQs about Karni