Karamdih - Barwadih, Latehar

Karamdih is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Lat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karamdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamdih is 366968. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karamdih

According to the 2011 Census, Karamdih village had a total population of 398 people, including 211 males and 187 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.79%, with male literacy at 53.37% and female literacy at 32.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population398211187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924844
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)396210186
Literate Population1348747
Illiterate Population264124140

Nearby Villages of Karamdih

Karamdih 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)
Khamhi KhasNorth-West0.74 km
NawarnogoWest2.01 km
PatradihNorth-East2.90 km
BereNorth2.96 km
SerengdagEast3.53 km
PanwaiNorth-West3.61 km
GasedagNorth-East4.21 km
LatNorth-East5.17 km
ChemoWest6.14 km
HerheEast6.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karamdih

Karamdih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Karamdih is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karamdih

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

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

Health Facilities in Karamdih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Karamdih

Where is Karamdih located?

Karamdih village is located in Barwadih Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karamdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Karamdih is Lat.

What is the pincode of Karamdih?

The pincode of Karamdih is 829204.

What is the population of Karamdih?

Karamdih had a total population of 398, including 211 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Karamdih?

Karamdih had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karamdih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karamdih was 43.79%. Male literacy was 53.37% and female literacy was 32.87%.