Karma - Nokha, Rohtas

Karma is a village situated in the Nokha subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Sisirita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 251613. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 802217 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Karma

According to the 2011 Census, Karma village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 602 males and 520 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 74.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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 Population1,122602520
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1406872
Scheduled Castes (SC)18810583
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population823490333
Illiterate Population299112187

Nearby Villages of Karma

Karma 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MisrauliaEast0.73 km
GosainpurNorth1.07 km
KhairahinSouth1.23 km
BhawandihriWest1.25 km
NaranSouth-East1.79 km
KaranEast1.99 km
PipraNorth-West2.00 km
SirkhindaNorth2.13 km
SultanpurEast2.15 km
Pach PakhriSouth2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karma

Karma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Garhnokha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Karma is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Karma is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Karma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karma

Where is Karma located?

Karma village is located in Nokha Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karma?

The Gram Panchayat of Karma is Sisirita.

What is the pincode of Karma?

The pincode of Karma is 802217.

What is the population of Karma?

Karma had a total population of 1,122, including 602 males and 520 females.

How many households are there in Karma?

Karma had 140 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karma was 83.81%. Male literacy was 91.76% and female literacy was 74.33%.