Karampada - Noamundi, West Singhbhum

Karampada is a village situated in the Noamundi subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Noamundi and around 105 km from West Singhbhum. Meghahatuburu (north) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karampada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karampada is 377913. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.94 hectares and falls under the 833217 pincode.

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

Population of Karampada

According to the 2011 Census, Karampada village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 823 males and 583 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 708 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.86%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 49.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Karampada

Karampada 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 Karampada

Karampada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barbil, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from West Singhbhum to Karampada is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karampada

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

Health Facilities in Karampada

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

FAQs about Karampada