Karma Village - Beltara, Bilaspur

Karma is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Bilaspur and around 30 km from Bilaspur. Karma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 438694. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.44 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Karma

As per Census 2011, Karma village has a total population of 1,681 people, consisting of 845 males and 836 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,089 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karma are given below:

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Karma

Karma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gatora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Karma is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karma is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Karma