Where is Karai village located?
Karai is in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karai Village
Karai is an inhabited village in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244152, the Census 2011 record lists 4,982 people in 828 households and the reported area is 344 hectares. The local references include Karaiparsurai Gram Panchayat, Karai Parsurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 10 km.
Village Code244152
Population4,982
Households828
Area344 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Karai
- Census Village Code
- 244152
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karai Parsurai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01378
- CD Block
- Karai Parsurai
- Gram Panchayat
- Karaiparsurai
- Households
- 828
- Population
- 4,982
- Male Population
- 2,551
- Female Population
- 2,431
- Sex Ratio
- 952.96
- Area
- 344 hectares
- Area
- 3.44 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Karai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,982 people, 344 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Karai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karai falls under Karai Parsurai Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244152.
- The record lists 4,982 people living in 828 households.
- The reported village area is 344 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,448.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karai in the official administrative record. Census village code 244152, Karaiparsurai Gram Panchayat and Karai Parsurai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01378
- Village Census Code
- 244152
- CD Block Code
- 0366
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Karai Parsurai
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karaiparsurai
Location and Distance
Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Karai, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karai Parsurai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hilsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 344 hectares
- Area
- 3.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,982 people in 828 households, with 2,551 male residents and 2,431 female residents. The average household size is 6.02, and SC share is 6.22% and ST share is 0% for Karai. Population density works out to about 1,448.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 828
- Total Population
- 4,982
- Male Population
- 2,551
- Female Population
- 2,431
- Sex Ratio
- 952.96
- Average Household Size
- 6.02
- SC Population
- 310
- SC Male Population
- 155
- SC Female Population
- 155
- SC Population Share
- 6.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karai list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 3
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 2
- Private Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 268.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karai include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karai is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 303.5 hectares and irrigated land is 268.5 hectares (88.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 40.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 303.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 268.5
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Karai village in?
Karai village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Karai village in?
Karai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Karai under?
Karai comes under Karai Parsurai Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karai?
The Census village code of Karai is 244152.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karai under?
Karai is listed under Karaiparsurai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karai Parsurai.
What is the population of Karai village?
The village record lists 4,982 people and 828 households for Karai.
How many households are in Karai village?
The village record lists 828 households for Karai.
What is the male and female population of Karai?
The record lists 2,551 male residents and 2,431 female residents for Karai.
What is the sex ratio of Karai village?
The sex ratio of Karai is 952.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karai village?
The reported geographical area of Karai is 344 hectares.
What is the population density of Karai village?
The approximate population density of Karai is 1,448.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karai?
The nearest town listed for Karai is Hilsa, about 10 km away.
How far is Karai from the district headquarters?
Karai is about 50 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karai from the sub-district headquarters?
Karai is about 2 km from Karai Parsurai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karai?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Karai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karai?
For Karai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 303.5 hectares and irrigated land is 268.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karai.