Karuwa - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Karuwa is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Karuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuwa is 163880. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.08 hectares and falls under the 225302 pincode. Lucknow is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karuwa

As per Census 2011, Karuwa village has a total population of 1,809 people, consisting of 951 males and 858 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,094 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 589 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,809951858
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301152149
Scheduled Castes (SC)589300289
Literate Population1,094656438
Illiterate Population715295420

Nearby Villages of Karuwa

Karuwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SalemabadEast1.37 km
MohaliaNorth-West1.43 km
LalpurWest1.62 km
KunauraSouth-East1.83 km
Shahpur NajolSouth-West1.87 km
AkhaipurEast2.41 km
ZindpurNorth-West2.50 km
PattiWest2.54 km
MahanpurNorth-East2.58 km
DhaurahraNorth2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karuwa

Public transport in the Karuwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lucknow to Karuwa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Karuwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karuwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karuwa

Where is Karuwa located?

Karuwa village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karuwa?

Karuwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karuwa?

The pincode of Karuwa is 225302.

What is the population of Karuwa?

Karuwa has a total population of 1,809, including 951 males and 858 females.

How many households are there in Karuwa?

There are 359 households in Karuwa.

What is the literacy rate in Karuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karuwa is 60.48%. Male literacy is 68.98% and female literacy is 51.05%.