Karatahari - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Karatahari is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Karathari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatahari is 185011. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.33 hectares and falls under the 273165 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karatahari

As per Census 2011, Karatahari village has a total population of 3,283 people, consisting of 1,585 males and 1,698 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 581 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 2,042 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2831,5851,698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)581283298
Scheduled Castes (SC)587267320
Literate Population1,241746495
Illiterate Population2,0428391,203

Nearby Villages of Karatahari

Karatahari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Baghnagar GolhiaSouth-East1.26 km
GorayadeehWest1.46 km
JivnarainpurNorth1.69 km
SisaiSouth-East1.80 km
RaghunathpurEast1.81 km
BelauliNorth-West1.99 km
NagaraNorth-East2.43 km
KhairaNorth-West2.61 km
MarhaNorth-East2.65 km
ManjhariaEast2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karatahari

Karatahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Peppeganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Karatahari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Karatahari is about 35 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 Karatahari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karatahari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karatahari

Where is Karatahari located?

Karatahari village is located in Campierganj Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karatahari?

The Gram Panchayat of Karatahari is Karathari.

What is the pincode of Karatahari?

The pincode of Karatahari is 273165.

What is the population of Karatahari?

Karatahari has a total population of 3,283, including 1,585 males and 1,698 females.

How many households are there in Karatahari?

There are 530 households in Karatahari.

What is the literacy rate in Karatahari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karatahari is 37.80%. Male literacy is 47.07% and female literacy is 29.15%.