Karkund - Tundi, Dhanbad

Karkund is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Purnadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkund is 361075. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.78 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkund

Karkund 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 Karkund

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karkund. The nearest railway station is Tetulmari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhanbad to Karkund is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkund

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

Health Facilities in Karkund

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

FAQs about Karkund