Karnajora - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Karnajora is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kamalabari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnajora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnajora is 309727. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.56 hectares and falls under the 733130 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Karnajora

As per Census 2011, Karnajora village has a total population of 6,848 people, consisting of 3,478 males and 3,370 females. The village has 1,637 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 714 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,890 literate and 1,958 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,991 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnajora

Karnajora 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 Karnajora

Karnajora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Karnajora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnajora

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

Health Facilities in Karnajora

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

FAQs about Karnajora