Karaloya - Basia, Gumla

Karaloya is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Mamrala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaloya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaloya is 375891. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

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

Population of Karaloya

As per Census 2011, Karaloya village has a total population of 733 people, consisting of 362 males and 371 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 639 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaloya

Karaloya 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 Karaloya

Karaloya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakaspur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Karaloya is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaloya

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

Health Facilities in Karaloya

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

FAQs about Karaloya