Residents of 25 villages along the railway line between Churk and Karman in Sonbhadra district are facing difficulties due to the closure of the railway crossing at Ghoraawal Rajwaha. The closure forces them to travel 10-15 kilometers to reach Karman Bazaar for essential services like banks, cooperative societies, petrol pumps, the...
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block office, schools, colleges, the police station, and the post office. The railway crossing, built during the construction of the canal, has been closed and pillars have been erected, making it impossible even for bicycles to pass. Villagers are demanding the construction of a new railway crossing, citing difficulties in accessing medical care and other essential services.