Karika

Karika is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Paschimi Singhbhum. As per 2009 stats, Sawania is the gram panchayat of Karika village.

Karika has its own place in the vibrant Pashchimi Singhbhum 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 Karika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karika is 377137. The village spans a total geographical area of 208 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Karika village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Karika village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Karika

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

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

• The total population of Karika village is around 481, including approximately 267 males and 214 females, with a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Karika village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Karika village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 475 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Karika village is about 33.68%, with male literacy at 43.45% and female literacy at 21.50%.
• There are around 90 households in Karika village.

Connectivity of Karika

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

Nearby Villages of Karika

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

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