Karia Kalan - Bara, Prayagraj

Karia Kalan is a village situated in the Bara tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Bara and around 50 km from Allahabad. Karia Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karia Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karia Kalan is 162135. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.75 hectares and falls under the 212108 pincode. Alld is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Karia Kalan

As per Census 2011, Karia Kalan village has a total population of 1,121 people, consisting of 591 males and 530 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karia Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,121591530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387266
Scheduled Castes (SC)1387662
Literate Population741431310
Illiterate Population380160220

Nearby Villages of Karia Kalan

Karia Kalan 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)
KulhariaEast0.99 km
Raipura DixitSouth-West1.14 km
Karia KhurdNorth1.31 km
Pura BhattuSouth1.46 km
Mawaiya RakselNorth-East1.58 km
Tikrohin KalanEast1.96 km
Deori BeniSouth-East2.00 km
MohiniNorth2.33 km
Mawaiya PahalwanNorth2.40 km
GadamarNorth-West2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karia Kalan

Karia Kalan 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 Shankargarh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Alld to Karia Kalan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Karia Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karia Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karia Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karia Kalan

Where is Karia Kalan located?

Karia Kalan village is located in Bara Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karia Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Karia Kalan is Karia Kala.

What is the pincode of Karia Kalan?

The pincode of Karia Kalan is 212108.

What is the population of Karia Kalan?

Karia Kalan has a total population of 1,121, including 591 males and 530 females.

How many households are there in Karia Kalan?

There are 194 households in Karia Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Karia Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karia Kalan is 66.10%. Male literacy is 72.93% and female literacy is 58.49%.