Karmaha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Karmaha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Binwaliya Bodsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmaha is 216048. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.6 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Karmaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karmaha

According to the 2011 Census, Karmaha village had a total population of 886 people, including 449 males and 437 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.07%, with male literacy at 56.47% and female literacy at 43.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karmaha

Karmaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karmaha

Karmaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Karmaha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Karmaha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karmaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karmaha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karmaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karmaha village are given below:

FAQs about Karmaha