Karail - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Karail is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karail is 310725. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.66 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Karail

According to the 2011 Census, Karail village had a total population of 349 people, including 183 males and 166 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.66%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 83.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Karail

Karail 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 Karail

Public transport in the Karail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Karail is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Karail is about 38.4 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 Karail

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

Health Facilities in Karail

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

FAQs about Karail