Karka - Darbha, Bastar

Karka is a village situated in the Darbha tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darbha and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Kark A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karka is 449620. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.27 hectares and falls under the 494115 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Karka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrakot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karka

According to the 2011 Census, Karka village had a total population of 590 people, including 293 males and 297 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.20%, with male literacy at 25.11% and female literacy at 17.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Karka

Karka 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 Karka

Karka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumar Sadra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Karka is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karka

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

Health Facilities in Karka

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

FAQs about Karka