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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Karma village has a total population of 859 people, consisting of 413 males and 446 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population859413446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487474
Scheduled Castes (SC)260120140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population466273193
Illiterate Population393140253

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SehariyaNorth-West0.77 km
Madarahna KhasEast1.15 km
Sisai Urf SihorawaNorth-West1.22 km
DudwaWest1.53 km
Madarahna JanubiNorth-East1.57 km
SihorawaNorth-West1.81 km
NanauraWest1.86 km
ChetaraNorth-West1.97 km
BhadawSouth-West2.55 km
Suraj KundiyaEast2.56 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Karma

Where is Karma located?

Karma village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karma?

Karma is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karma?

The pincode of Karma is 272205.

What is the population of Karma?

Karma has a total population of 859, including 413 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Karma?

There are 133 households in Karma.

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karma is 54.25%. Male literacy is 66.10% and female literacy is 43.27%.