Karaikella - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum

Karaikella is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 43 km from Bandgaon and around 36 km from Chaibasa. Karaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaikella village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaikella is 377220. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode. Chakrdharpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karaikella

According to the 2011 Census, Karaikella village had a total population of 4,447 people, including 2,225 males and 2,222 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 81.61% and female literacy at 53.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 770.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaikella

Karaikella 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 Karaikella

Karaikella is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakradharpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Karaikella is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaikella

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

Health Facilities in Karaikella

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

FAQs about Karaikella