Karmha - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Karmha is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Karmaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmha is 184395. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.29 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Karmha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karmha

As per Census 2011, Karmha village has a total population of 8,786 people, consisting of 4,507 males and 4,279 females. The village has 1,474 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,638 literate and 4,148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karmha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,7864,5074,279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,305648657
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1471,0991,048
Literate Population4,6382,9181,720
Illiterate Population4,1481,5892,559

Nearby Villages of Karmha

Karmha 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)
NarainpurNorth-East1.76 km
SatabhariaSouth-West2.00 km
PiprababuSouth-West2.07 km
AnarutiaWest2.27 km
Rampur MahuawaEast2.45 km
Padari KhurdSouth-East2.46 km
Gaunaria BabuSouth2.77 km
Mundera KalaNorth2.80 km
RajawalEast2.86 km
RampurSouth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karmha

Karmha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghughuli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Karmha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Karmha is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karmha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karmha

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

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

FAQs about Karmha

Where is Karmha located?

Karmha village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karmha?

The Gram Panchayat of Karmha is Karmaha.

What is the pincode of Karmha?

The pincode of Karmha is 273303.

What is the population of Karmha?

Karmha has a total population of 8,786, including 4,507 males and 4,279 females.

How many households are there in Karmha?

There are 1,474 households in Karmha.

What is the literacy rate in Karmha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karmha is 52.79%. Male literacy is 64.74% and female literacy is 40.20%.