Karma - Bagicha, Jashpur

Karma is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Karma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 433653. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.81 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 31 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 Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karma

As per Census 2011, Karma village has a total population of 1,132 people, consisting of 542 males and 590 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 673 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 718 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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Karma is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Karma is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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