Karaithi - Shahabad, Rampur

Karaithi is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 43.5 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Karaithi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaithi is 117194. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.32 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 8.5 km away.

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

Population of Karaithi

As per Census 2011, Karaithi village has a total population of 3,148 people, consisting of 1,669 males and 1,479 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 549 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,339 literate and 1,809 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1481,6691,479
Child Population (0–6 yrs)549273276
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,287656631
Literate Population1,339860479
Illiterate Population1,8098091,000

Nearby Villages of Karaithi

Karaithi 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)
BhurasiNorth-East1.02 km
DhanupuraSouth-West1.36 km
ChandravaSouth1.99 km
KheraSouth-East2.10 km
SarkaraNorth-East2.18 km
GursariNorth-West2.19 km
Shahpur DevEast2.40 km
Dharmpur RattaNorth-West2.42 km
DhandolaWest2.43 km
PaigambarpurSouth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karaithi

Karaithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asafpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Karaithi is about 8.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Karaithi is about 43.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaithi

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

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

Health Facilities in Karaithi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karaithi 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 Karaithi

Where is Karaithi located?

Karaithi village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karaithi?

Karaithi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karaithi?

The pincode of Karaithi is 244922.

What is the population of Karaithi?

Karaithi has a total population of 3,148, including 1,669 males and 1,479 females.

How many households are there in Karaithi?

There are 561 households in Karaithi.

What is the literacy rate in Karaithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karaithi is 42.53%. Male literacy is 51.53% and female literacy is 32.39%.