Karpa - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Karpa is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Pasorh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karpa is 501077. The village covers a total geographical area of 862.12 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Karpa

According to the 2011 Census, Karpa village had a total population of 983 people, including 479 males and 504 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.14%, with male literacy at 54.59% and female literacy at 42.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

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

Karpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bijaysota, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Karpa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Karpa is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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