Karkawada

Karkawada is a village located in Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 142km away from sub-district headquarter Bhopalpattanam (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Kerpe is the gram panchayat of Karkawada village.

Here you can discover what makes Karkawada unique in its vibrant Bhopalpattnam-Bijapur region. You’ll see Karkawada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karkawada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkawada is 450668. The village spans a total geographical area of 1197.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494448. Bijapur is nearest town to Karkawada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 90km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karkawada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karkawada

Population of Karkawada

According to the 2011 Census, Karkawada has a total population of about 119, with approximately 51 males and 68 females. The sex ratio is around 1333 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 119. The overall literacy rate is approximately 14.29%, with male literacy at about 27.45% and female literacy near 4.41%. There are around 20 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karkawada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karkawada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karkawada. As per the 2011 stats, Karkawada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karkawada

Knowing the nearby villages of Karkawada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karkawada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkawada