Karek
About Karek
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karek village is 261169. Karek village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 32km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Karek village. As per 2009 stats, Nagi Karek is the gram panchayat of Karek village.
The total geographical area of village is 329.41 hectares. Karek has a total population of 1,177 peoples, out of which male population is 628 while female population is 549. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 874 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karek village is 67.97% out of which 75.32% males and 59.56% females are literate. There are about 226 houses in karek village. Pincode of karek village locality is 737132.
When it comes to administration, Karek 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, Karek village comes under Namthang-rateypani Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to karek village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.
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Population of Karek
The population details of Karek 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 | 1,177 | 628 | 549 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 144 | 79 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 142 | 74 | 68 |
| Literate Population | 800 | 473 | 327 |
| Illiterate Population | 377 | 155 | 222 |
Connectivity of Karek
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karek
Where is Karek located?
Karek village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karek?
The Gram Panchayat of Karek is Nagi Karek (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karek?
The pincode of Karek is 737132, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karek as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karek is 1,177, with 628 males and 549 females.
How many households are there in Karek as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karek village has a total of 226 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karek as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karek is 67.97%. The male literacy rate is 75.32%, while the female literacy rate is 59.56%.