Karkamb
About Karkamb
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karkamb village is 562310. Karkamb village is located in Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Pandharpur (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Karkamb village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 6211 hectares. Karkamb has a total population of 17,456 peoples, out of which male population is 9,073 while female population is 8,383. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karkamb village is 67.50% out of which 73.55% males and 60.96% females are literate. There are about 3,309 houses in karkamb village. Pincode of karkamb village locality is 413302.
When it comes to administration, Karkamb village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karkamb village comes under Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Solapur Lok Sabha constituency. Pandharpur is nearest town to karkamb village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
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Population of Karkamb
The population details of Karkamb cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,456 | 9,073 | 8,383 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,243 | 1,193 | 1,050 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 2,057 | 1,069 | 988 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 365 | 179 | 186 |
| Literate Population | 11,783 | 6,673 | 5,110 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,673 | 2,400 | 3,273 |
Connectivity of Karkamb
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karkamb
Where is Karkamb located?
Karkamb village is situated in Pandharpur Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkamb?
Karkamb serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Karkamb?
The pincode of Karkamb is 413302, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karkamb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkamb is 17,456, with 9,073 males and 8,383 females.
How many households are there in Karkamb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karkamb village has a total of 3,309 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkamb as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkamb is 67.50%. The male literacy rate is 73.55%, while the female literacy rate is 60.96%.