Karman - Dumaria, Gaya
Karman is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bhangia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karman village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karman is 256169. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Karman village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Karman
According to the 2011 Census, Karman village had a total population of 923 people, including 492 males and 431 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.64%, with male literacy at 74.15% and female literacy at 50.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300.
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 | 923 | 492 | 431 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 187 | 109 | 78 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 300 | 158 | 142 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 461 | 284 | 177 |
| Illiterate Population | 462 | 208 | 254 |
Nearby Villages of Karman
Karman 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 Karman
Karman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Karman is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Karman is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karman
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karman village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Karman
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karman village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Karman
Where is Karman located?
Karman village is located in Dumaria Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Karman?
The Gram Panchayat of Karman is Bhangia.
What is the pincode of Karman?
The pincode of Karman is 824221.
What is the population of Karman?
Karman had a total population of 923, including 492 males and 431 females.
How many households are there in Karman?
Karman had 158 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karman?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karman was 62.64%. Male literacy was 74.15% and female literacy was 50.14%.