Karui - Arambag, Hooghly

Karui is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Arambag and around 80.9 km from Chinsura. Tirole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karui is 324249. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.85 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Karui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karui

According to the 2011 Census, Karui village had a total population of 2,395 people, including 1,216 males and 1,179 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.17%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 82.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Karui

Karui 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 Karui

Karui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Karui is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Karui is about 80.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karui

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

Health Facilities in Karui

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

FAQs about Karui