Karkur

Karkur is a village located in Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Bagepalli (tehsildar office) and 49km away from district headquarter Chikkaballapur. As per 2009 stats, Devaragudipalli is the gram panchayat of Karkur village.

Karkur has its own place in the vibrant Chikkaballapura 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 Karkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkur is 623857. The village spans a total geographical area of 513.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 561207. Bagepalli is nearest town to Karkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Karkur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 788 383 405
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 30 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) 101 53 48
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 160 74 86
Literate Population 415 243 172
Illiterate Population 373 140 233

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

  • The total population of Karkur village is around 788, including approximately 383 males and 405 females, with a sex ratio of 1057 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 63 children aged 0–6 years in Karkur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karkur village has 101 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 160 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karkur village is about 52.66%, with male literacy at 63.45% and female literacy at 42.47%.
  • There are around 217 households in Karkur village.

Connectivity of Karkur

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

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

Nearby Villages of Karkur

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

Kothakote Paragodu Mangasandra Devireddypalli Srinivasapura Gundlapalli Devaragudipalli Mallasandra Mynaganapalli Kammaravaripalli Makireddypalli

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkur

Where is Karkur located?
Karkur village is situated in Bagepalli Taluka, within the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkur?
The Gram Panchayat of Karkur is Devaragudipalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karkur?
The pincode of Karkur is 561207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karkur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkur is 788, with 383 males and 405 females.
How many households are there in Karkur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karkur village has a total of 217 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkur is 52.66%. The male literacy rate is 63.45%, while the female literacy rate is 42.47%.