Where is Karai village located?
Karai is in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karai Village
Karai is an inhabited village in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311768, the Census 2011 record lists 2,818 people in 644 households and the reported area is 481.91 hectares. The local references include Bansihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangarampur at about 10 km.
Village Code311768
Population2,818
Households644
Area481.91 hectares
Nearest TownGangarampur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Karai
- Census Village Code
- 311768
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- District Census Code
- 331
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bansihari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02206
- CD Block
- Bansihari
- Households
- 644
- Population
- 2,818
- Male Population
- 1,462
- Female Population
- 1,356
- Sex Ratio
- 927.5
- Area
- 481.91 hectares
- Area
- 4.82 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gangarampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 733121
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Karai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,818 people, 481.91 hectares of reported area and Gangarampur as the nearest town reference for Karai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karai falls under Bansihari Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 311768.
- The record lists 2,818 people living in 644 households.
- The reported village area is 481.91 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gangarampur.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density584.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.79%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.96%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.2%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 311768 and Bansihari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 331
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02206
- Village Census Code
- 311768
- CD Block Code
- 0053
- CD Block Name
- Bansihari
Location and Distance
Gangarampur is the nearest town listed for Karai, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Buniadpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Balurghat
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gangarampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Gangarampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 481.91 hectares
- Area
- 4.82 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,818 people in 644 households, with 1,462 male residents and 1,356 female residents. The average household size is 4.38, and SC share is 37.79% and ST share is 16.96% for Karai. Population density works out to about 584.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 644
- Total Population
- 2,818
- Male Population
- 1,462
- Female Population
- 1,356
- Sex Ratio
- 927.5
- Average Household Size
- 4.38
- SC Population
- 1,065
- SC Male Population
- 555
- SC Female Population
- 510
- SC Population Share
- 37.79
- ST Population
- 478
- ST Male Population
- 234
- ST Female Population
- 244
- ST Population Share
- 16.96
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karai list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karai include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 50 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.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karai is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 392 hectares and irrigated land is 243.78 hectares (62.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Jute
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 39.91
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 392.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 148.22 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 243.78
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 213.78 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karai
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 57% |
| CRM | 3 | 43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 43% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 29% |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 14% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 14% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | PIN No 733121 Buniadpur Bus Stand Po Ps Buniadpur Dist Dakshin Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Opp. Wb Electricity Board, Dist. Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground. Floor, VILL and Po - Buniadpur, Ps… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Dakshindinajpur at and Post-Buniadpur, Blk-Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Buniadpur Ward No. 10 P.O. and P.S. Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Bansihari | Buniadpur Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Power House, Po Buniadpur, Ps Banshihari, District Dakshin Dinajpur, PIN Code 733121 Ground Floor, Ward No 3, Holding N… |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Dakshindinajpur at and Post-Buniadpur, Blk-Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Karai village in?
Karai village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which state is Karai village in?
Karai village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Karai under?
Karai comes under Bansihari 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 311768.
What is the population of Karai village?
The village record lists 2,818 people and 644 households for Karai.
How many households are in Karai village?
The village record lists 644 households for Karai.
What is the male and female population of Karai?
The record lists 1,462 male residents and 1,356 female residents for Karai.
What is the sex ratio of Karai village?
The sex ratio of Karai is 927.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karai village?
The reported geographical area of Karai is 481.91 hectares.
What is the population density of Karai village?
The approximate population density of Karai is 584.76 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 Gangarampur, about 10 km away.
How far is Karai from the sub-district headquarters?
Karai is about 5.3 km from Buniadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karai?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Karai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karai?
For Karai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 392 hectares and irrigated land is 243.78 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karai?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karai. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karai.