Karai is a village in Bansihari Sub-District of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 311768.
About Karai village record
Use this page to check the source record for Karai, including its village code and its place within Bansihari Sub-District and Dakshin Dinajpur district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 2,818, 644 households, area 481.91 hectares, PIN code 733121.
Quick facts
- Village
- Karai
- Village code
- 311768
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Bansihari
- District
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,818
- Households
- 644
- Sex ratio
- 927 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 481.91 hectares
- Population density
- 585 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 733121
Census code and location hierarchy
For Karai, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 331
- Sub-district code
- 02206
- Village code
- 311768
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Karai |
| Census village code | 311768 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| District code | 331 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Bansihari |
| Sub-district code | 02206 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,818 |
| Households | 644 |
| Male population | 1,462 |
| Female population | 1,356 |
| Sex ratio | 927 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,065 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 478 |
| Area | 481.91 hectares |
| Population density | 585 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 733121 |
| CD block | Bansihari |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Gangarampur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Karai
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 18 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 11 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 18 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 39.91 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 50 hectares |
| Net area sown | 392 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 148.22 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 243.78 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Karai in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Karai name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Karai?
The Census village code of Karai is 311768.
Where is Karai village?
Karai village is in Bansihari Sub-District (sub-district) of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Karai?
The source reports a population of 2,818 for Karai.
What is the sex ratio of Karai?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Karai is 927 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.