Karkapur

Karkapur is a village located in Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Tumsar (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Bhandara. As per 2009 stats, Karkapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Karkapur has its own place in the vibrant Bhandara 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 Karkapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkapur is 536768. The village spans a total geographical area of 369.53 hectares. Tumsar is nearest town to Karkapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Karkapur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,323 651 672
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 139 71 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 39 15 24
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 2 2
Literate Population 970 528 442
Illiterate Population 353 123 230

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

  • The total population of Karkapur village is around 1,323, including approximately 651 males and 672 females, with a sex ratio of 1032 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 139 children aged 0–6 years in Karkapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karkapur village has 39 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karkapur village is about 73.32%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 65.77%.
  • There are around 281 households in Karkapur village.

Connectivity of Karkapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karkapur. As per the 2011 stats, Karkapur 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 <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karkapur

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

Pachara Nawegaon Agri Mohagaon Hardoli Rengepar Panjara Tamaswadi Sitepar Khairlanji Dongarla

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkapur

Where is Karkapur located?
Karkapur village is situated in Tumsar Tehsil, within the Bhandara district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkapur?
Karkapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Karkapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkapur is 1,323, with 651 males and 672 females.
How many households are there in Karkapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karkapur village has a total of 281 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkapur is 73.32%. The male literacy rate is 81.11%, while the female literacy rate is 65.77%.