Karakata - Shikaripara, Dumka

Karakata is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Shimanijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakata is 370937. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Karakata

Karakata 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 Karakata

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karakata. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumka to Karakata is about 32 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 Karakata

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

Health Facilities in Karakata

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

FAQs about Karakata