Karma - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Karma is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Karma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karma is 176135. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.03 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karma 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karma

According to the 2011 Census, Karma village had a total population of 859 people, including 413 males and 446 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.54%, with male literacy at 80.53% and female literacy at 51.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Karma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahtha Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Karma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Karma is about 31 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 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:

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