Karamsen - Nandghat, Bemetara

Karamsen is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Nawagarh and around 100 km from Durg. Karamsen village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamsen is 441856. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.9 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Maro is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karamsen

According to the 2011 Census, Karamsen village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 695 males and 705 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 57.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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 Population1,400695705
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21099111
Scheduled Castes (SC)985048
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462026
Literate Population850506344
Illiterate Population550189361

Nearby Villages of Karamsen

Karamsen 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)
DaurengaSouth-East1.70 km
AkoliWest1.75 km
MarrakonaSouth-West2.17 km
KhairaNorth-West2.19 km
KirtaNorth-East2.56 km
BamhanidihSouth-West3.26 km
KulipotaEast3.29 km
NandghatWest3.93 km
DeoridihSouth-West4.18 km
KolihaSouth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karamsen

Karamsen is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maro to Karamsen is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Karamsen is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karamsen

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

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

Health Facilities in Karamsen

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

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

FAQs about Karamsen

Where is Karamsen located?

Karamsen village is located in Nandghat Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karamsen?

Karamsen is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karamsen?

The pincode of Karamsen is 491340.

What is the population of Karamsen?

Karamsen had a total population of 1,400, including 695 males and 705 females.

How many households are there in Karamsen?

Karamsen had 269 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karamsen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karamsen was 71.43%. Male literacy was 84.90% and female literacy was 57.91%.