Karand - Nawabganj, Bara Banki

Karand is a village situated in the Nawabganj tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masauli and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Faizabad. Karand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karand is 164791. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.56 hectares and falls under the 225203 pincode. Barabanki is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Karand 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 Barabanki Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karand

According to the 2011 Census, Karand village had a total population of 2,337 people, including 1,253 males and 1,084 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,085.

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

Nearby Villages of Karand

Karand 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 Karand

Karand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafinagar, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barabanki to Karand is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Karand is about 100 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 Karand

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

Health Facilities in Karand

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

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