Karatia - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Karatia is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Ausgram and around 43.9 km from Barddhaman. Ausgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatia is 318985. The village covers a total geographical area of 923.67 hectares and falls under the 713152 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karatia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Karatia

According to the 2011 Census, Karatia village had a total population of 4,021 people, including 2,075 males and 1,946 females, living in 981 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.28%, with male literacy at 66.72% and female literacy at 47.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,285.

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

Nearby Villages of Karatia

Karatia 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 Karatia

Public transport in the Karatia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Karatia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Karatia is about 43.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karatia

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

Health Facilities in Karatia

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

FAQs about Karatia