Karma - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Karma is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Karchhana and around 25 km from Allahabad. Karma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 162292. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.18 hectares and falls under the 212111 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Karma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karchhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karma

According to the 2011 Census, Karma village had a total population of 10,963 people, including 5,783 males and 5,180 females, living in 1,718 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.79%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,988.

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

Nearby Villages of Karma

Karma 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 Karma

Public transport in the Karma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Iradatganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Karma is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Karma is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karma

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

Health Facilities in Karma

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

FAQs about Karma