Karpa - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Karpa is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bankhedi and around 110 km from Hoshangabad. Karpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karpa is 487943. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.65 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Karpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karpa

As per Census 2011, Karpa village has a total population of 2,018 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 988 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,207 literate and 811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karpa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karpa

Karpa 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 Karpa

Public transport in the Karpa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Karpa is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Karpa is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karpa

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

Health Facilities in Karpa

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

FAQs about Karpa