Karin - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Karin is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Karin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karin is 206984. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.25 hectares and falls under the 232105 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Karin

As per Census 2011, Karin village has a total population of 2,222 people, consisting of 1,115 males and 1,107 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,275 literate and 947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karin

Karin 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 Karin

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karin. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Karin is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Karin is about 30 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 Karin

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

Health Facilities in Karin

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

FAQs about Karin