Karnai - Harraiya, Basti

Karnai is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Mallupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnai is 179880. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.05 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Karnai

According to the 2011 Census, Karnai village had a total population of 438 people, including 225 males and 213 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.99%, with male literacy at 66.31% and female literacy at 50.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnai

Karnai 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 Karnai

Karnai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Karnai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Karnai is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnai

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

Health Facilities in Karnai

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

FAQs about Karnai