Karkha - Nawabganj, Bara Banki

Karkha is a village situated in the Nawabganj tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawabganj and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Karkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkha is 164652. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.45 hectares and falls under the 225003 pincode. Barabanki is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Karkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabanki Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karkha

According to the 2011 Census, Karkha village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 534 males and 482 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.05%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 52.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkha

Karkha 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 Karkha

Karkha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Safedabad, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barabanki to Karkha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkha

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

Health Facilities in Karkha

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

FAQs about Karkha