Karai - Kadipur, Sultanpur

Karai is a village situated in the Kadipur tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadipur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Karayi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karai is 171187. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.77 hectares and falls under the 228172 pincode. Dostpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Karai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sultanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karai

According to the 2011 Census, Karai village had a total population of 1,399 people, including 717 males and 682 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 59.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karai

Karai 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 Karai

Public transport in the Karai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dostpur to Karai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Karai is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karai

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

Health Facilities in Karai

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

FAQs about Karai