Karkel

Karkel is a village located in Rania subdivision of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Rania (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Khunti. As per 2009 stats, Khatkhura is the gram panchayat of Karkel village.

Karkel has its own place in the vibrant Khunti region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karkel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkel is 375026. The village spans a total geographical area of 440 hectares. Rania is nearest town to Karkel village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Karkel

Below is a concise population overview of Karkel as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 789 399 390
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 141 62 79
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 7 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 514 258 256
Literate Population 341 204 137
Illiterate Population 448 195 253

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karkel village:

  • The total population of Karkel village is around 789, including approximately 399 males and 390 females, with a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 141 children aged 0–6 years in Karkel village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karkel village has 10 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 514 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karkel village is about 43.22%, with male literacy at 51.13% and female literacy at 35.13%.
  • There are around 145 households in Karkel village.

Connectivity of Karkel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karkel. As per the 2011 stats, Karkel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karkel

Knowing the nearby villages of Karkel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karkel.

Baring Beghima Tetari Tutikel Sode Chalgida Belkidura Khatkhura Kainbanki Burima Tapingsara

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkel

Where is Karkel located?
Karkel village is situated in Rania Subdivision, within the Khunti district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkel?
The Gram Panchayat of Karkel is Khatkhura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Karkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkel is 789, with 399 males and 390 females.
How many households are there in Karkel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karkel village has a total of 145 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkel is 43.22%. The male literacy rate is 51.13%, while the female literacy rate is 35.13%.