Karaura - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Karaura is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Karaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaura is 121620. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.96 hectares and falls under the 203129 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Karaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karaura

As per Census 2011, Karaura village has a total population of 7,417 people, consisting of 3,932 males and 3,485 females. The village has 1,165 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,079 literate and 3,338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaura

Karaura 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 Karaura

Karaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Karaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Karaura is about 38 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 Karaura

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

Health Facilities in Karaura

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

FAQs about Karaura