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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Karail village has a total population of 349 people, consisting of 183 males and 166 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population349183166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332013
Scheduled Castes (SC)301614
Literate Population277150127
Illiterate Population723339

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhabanipurSouth-East0.42 km
GokulpurSouth0.87 km
Udhura PrananathpurNorth-East0.95 km
NehambaWest1.47 km
RayshaliNorth1.52 km
NilahariNorth-West1.64 km
ShrirampurSouth-East1.76 km
ChakashanNorth2.22 km
SitaharSouth2.26 km
BholanathpurEast2.26 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Karail

Where is Karail located?

Karail village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karail?

The Gram Panchayat of Karail is Nandanpur.

What is the pincode of Karail?

The pincode of Karail is 733124.

What is the population of Karail?

Karail has a total population of 349, including 183 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Karail?

There are 84 households in Karail.

What is the literacy rate in Karail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karail is 79.37%. Male literacy is 81.97% and female literacy is 76.51%.