Karkat

Karkat is a village located in Sohagpur tehsil of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from Shahdol, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Karkat village. As per 2009 stats, Vishanpurwa is the gram panchayat of Karkat village.

Karkat has its own place in the vibrant Shahdol 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 Karkat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkat is 501353. The village spans a total geographical area of 1237.55 hectares. Shahdol is nearest town to Karkat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Karkat

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 886 446 440
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 120 66 54
Scheduled Castes (SC) 16 8 8
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 661 332 329
Literate Population 549 307 242
Illiterate Population 337 139 198

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

  • The total population of Karkat village is around 886, including approximately 446 males and 440 females, with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 120 children aged 0–6 years in Karkat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karkat village has 16 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 661 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karkat village is about 61.96%, with male literacy at 68.83% and female literacy at 55.00%.
  • There are around 214 households in Karkat village.

Connectivity of Karkat

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karkat

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karkat

Where is Karkat located?
Karkat village is situated in Sohagpur Tehsil, within the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkat?
The Gram Panchayat of Karkat is Vishanpurwa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Karkat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkat is 886, with 446 males and 440 females.
How many households are there in Karkat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karkat village has a total of 214 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkat is 61.96%. The male literacy rate is 68.83%, while the female literacy rate is 55.00%.