Karekatta
About Karekatta
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karekatta village is 448279. Karekatta village is located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 148km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Karekatta village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 593 hectares. Karekatta has a total population of 1,423 peoples, out of which male population is 770 while female population is 653. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 848 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karekatta village is 57.77% out of which 66.49% males and 47.47% females are literate. There are about 266 houses in karekatta village. Pincode of karekatta village locality is 495660.
When it comes to administration, Karekatta village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karekatta village comes under Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. Pakhanjur is nearest town to karekatta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.
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Population of Karekatta
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,423 | 770 | 653 |
| Children (0-6) | 194 | 93 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 59 | 32 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 665 | 336 | 329 |
| Literate Population | 822 | 512 | 310 |
| Illiterate Population | 601 | 258 | 343 |
Connectivity of Karekatta
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karekatta
Where is Karekatta located?
Karekatta village is situated in Pakhanjur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karekatta?
Karekatta serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Karekatta?
The pincode of Karekatta is 495660, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karekatta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karekatta is 1,423, with 770 males and 653 females.
How many households are there in Karekatta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karekatta village has a total of 266 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karekatta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karekatta is 57.77%. The male literacy rate is 66.49%, while the female literacy rate is 47.47%.