Karauta - Bhanpur, Basti

Karauta is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Bardeehakhash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karauta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karauta is 178523. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.66 hectares and falls under the 272194 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Karauta 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 Rudhauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karauta

According to the 2011 Census, Karauta village had a total population of 560 people, including 278 males and 282 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.39%, with male literacy at 71.06% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Karauta

Karauta 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 Karauta

Karauta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Karauta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Karauta is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karauta

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

Health Facilities in Karauta

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

FAQs about Karauta