Karika
About Karika
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karika village is 377137. Karika village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 208 hectares. Karika has a total population of 481 peoples, out of which male population is 267 while female population is 214. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 801 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karika village is 33.68% out of which 43.45% males and 21.50% females are literate. There are about 90 houses in karika village. Pincode of karika village locality is 835216.
When it comes to administration, Karika village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karika village comes under Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Bandgaon is nearest town to karika village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Karika
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 481 | 267 | 214 |
| Children (0-6) | 124 | 75 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 475 | 262 | 213 |
| Literate Population | 162 | 116 | 46 |
| Illiterate Population | 319 | 151 | 168 |
Connectivity of Karika
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karika
Where is Karika located?
Karika village is situated in Bandgaon Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karika?
The Gram Panchayat of Karika is Sawania (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karika?
The pincode of Karika is 835216, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karika is 481, with 267 males and 214 females.
How many households are there in Karika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karika village has a total of 90 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karika as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karika is 33.68%. The male literacy rate is 43.45%, while the female literacy rate is 21.50%.