Karma - Jarmundi, Dumka

Karma is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Jonka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 369732. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

Karma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karma

As per Census 2011, Karma village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 350 males and 328 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population678350328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1265472
Scheduled Castes (SC)22913
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643430
Literate Population297191106
Illiterate Population381159222

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ladar ChhitSouth-East0.60 km
MithmaraNorth-East0.68 km
NaktiEast1.11 km
BhaluwaSouth-East1.44 km
BoklaNorth-East1.68 km
Heth TingharaNorth-West2.02 km
KatariyaNorth-West2.07 km
TaljhariSouth-West2.09 km
GarhitarSouth-East2.22 km
SibganjgolaSouth-West2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karma

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karma. The nearest railway station is Ghormara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Karma is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karma

Where is Karma located?

Karma village is located in Jarmundi Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karma?

The Gram Panchayat of Karma is Jonka.

What is the pincode of Karma?

The pincode of Karma is 814145.

What is the population of Karma?

Karma has a total population of 678, including 350 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Karma?

There are 130 households in Karma.

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karma is 43.81%. Male literacy is 54.57% and female literacy is 32.32%.