Karkin - Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Karkin is a village situated in the Paithan tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Paithan and around 30 km from Aurangabad. Karkin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkin is 549479. The village covers a total geographical area of 1516 hectares and falls under the 431105 pincode. Paithan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karkin

According to the 2011 Census, Karkin village had a total population of 3,338 people, including 1,724 males and 1,614 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 63.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkin

Karkin 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 Karkin

Karkin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mukundwadi Halt, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paithan to Karkin is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Karkin is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkin

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

Health Facilities in Karkin

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

FAQs about Karkin