Karkapur - Tumsar, Bhandara

Karkapur is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Karkapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkapur is 536768. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.53 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karkapur

According to the 2011 Census, Karkapur village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 651 males and 672 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.93%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkapur

Karkapur 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 Karkapur

Karkapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Karkapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Karkapur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkapur

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

Health Facilities in Karkapur

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

FAQs about Karkapur