Karramad - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Karramad is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Karramad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karramad is 447765. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.27 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karramad

According to the 2011 Census, Karramad village had a total population of 729 people, including 351 males and 378 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 80.86% and female literacy at 56.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Karramad

Karramad 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 Karramad

Karramad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Karramad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Karramad is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karramad

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

Health Facilities in Karramad

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

FAQs about Karramad