Karman Chak - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Karman Chak is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Sarba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karman Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karman Chak is 243840. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Karman Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karman Chak

As per Census 2011, Karman Chak village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 95 males and 99 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karman Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1949599
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471730
Scheduled Castes (SC)1909397
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population885731
Illiterate Population1063868

Nearby Villages of Karman Chak

Karman Chak 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)
MirzapurSouth-West0.99 km
Ram Raipur BuzurgSouth-East1.01 km
KutautNorth-East1.51 km
SarbaSouth1.73 km
Aima PinjriEast2.24 km
PinjriSouth-East2.29 km
RamraypurNorth-East2.53 km
DharseniNorth-East2.55 km
Babhan BighaWest2.69 km
Chak SujaNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karman Chak

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karman Chak. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 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 Barbigha to Karman Chak is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Karman Chak is about 14 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 Karman Chak

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

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

Health Facilities in Karman Chak

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 Chak village are given below:

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

FAQs about Karman Chak

Where is Karman Chak located?

Karman Chak village is located in Barbigha Subdivision, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karman Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Karman Chak is Sarba.

What is the pincode of Karman Chak?

The pincode of Karman Chak is 811101.

What is the population of Karman Chak?

Karman Chak has a total population of 194, including 95 males and 99 females.

How many households are there in Karman Chak?

There are 29 households in Karman Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Karman Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karman Chak is 45.36%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 31.31%.