Karmouta - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Karmouta is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Karmouta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmouta is 198041. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.22 hectares and falls under the 277303 pincode. Sikandarpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Karmouta

According to the 2011 Census, Karmouta village had a total population of 2,078 people, including 1,070 males and 1,008 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.52%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 61.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 722, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0781,0701,008
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294164130
Scheduled Castes (SC)722358364
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859392
Literate Population1,258715543
Illiterate Population820355465

Nearby Villages of Karmouta

Karmouta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WalidadpurSouth0.81 km
Chak PurushotimEast0.83 km
Belatari KarmoutaSouth-East0.87 km
Jaminwali DadpurSouth-East0.89 km
AdhawarNorth1.00 km
RudarwarWest1.09 km
Kaith WalliaEast1.14 km
Jagdishpur RaniparNorth-West1.35 km
Chak AbidSouth-East1.41 km
UsariWest1.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karmouta

Karmouta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandarpur to Karmouta is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Karmouta is about 37 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 Karmouta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karmouta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karmouta

Where is Karmouta located?

Karmouta village is located in Sikanderpur Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karmouta?

Karmouta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karmouta?

The pincode of Karmouta is 277303.

What is the population of Karmouta?

Karmouta had a total population of 2,078, including 1,070 males and 1,008 females.

How many households are there in Karmouta?

Karmouta had 335 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karmouta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karmouta was 70.52%. Male literacy was 78.92% and female literacy was 61.85%.