Karen Basti (Efa) - Diglipur, North And Middle Andaman
Karen Basti (Efa) is a village situated in the Diglipur taluka of North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 37 km from Diglipur and around 109 km from Mayabunder. Diglipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karen Basti (Efa) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karen Basti (Efa) is 645245. The village falls under the 744202 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 340 km away.
Karen Basti (Efa) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Karen Basti (Efa)
According to the 2011 Census, Karen Basti (Efa) village had a total population of 95 people, including 50 males and 45 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95 | 50 | 45 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 44 | 20 | 24 |
Nearby Villages of Karen Basti (Efa)
Karen Basti (Efa) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Karen Basti (Efa)
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Karen Basti (Efa) is about 340 km, with a usual travel time of around ~9.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mayabunder to Karen Basti (Efa) is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Karen Basti (Efa)
Where is Karen Basti (Efa) located?
Karen Basti (Efa) village is located in Diglipur Taluka, North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karen Basti (Efa)?
The Gram Panchayat of Karen Basti (Efa) is Diglipur.
What is the pincode of Karen Basti (Efa)?
The pincode of Karen Basti (Efa) is 744202.
What is the population of Karen Basti (Efa)?
Karen Basti (Efa) had a total population of 95, including 50 males and 45 females.
How many households are there in Karen Basti (Efa)?
Karen Basti (Efa) had 19 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karen Basti (Efa)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karen Basti (Efa) was 70.83%. Male literacy was 73.17% and female literacy was 67.74%.